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KS53 HZP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,336 mi
Last recorded182,336 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 HZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 182,336 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 179,693 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 175,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 166,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 148,512 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 148,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 130,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 130,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,586 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,660 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,647 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,957 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 HZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 HZP registered?

KS53 HZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is KS53 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 HZP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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