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KS53 HZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,640 mi
Last recorded187,640 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 HZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 187,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 292,216 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 292,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 281,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 160,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 149,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 137,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 121,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 106,067 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

NSF MIRROR INDICATOR CRACKED

NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD

OSR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

OSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY

SMALL CHIP TO WINDSCREEN

Fail 22 Feb 2011 106,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

NSF MIRROR INDICATOR CRACKED

NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD

OSR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

OSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY

SMALL CHIP TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,559 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 22 Feb 2010 98,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,577 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 89,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,326 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 76,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,399 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KS53 HZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS53 HZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS53 HZL registered?

KS53 HZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is KS53 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 HZL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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