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KS53 LDC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,047 mi
Last recorded132,047 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,047 miles

Fuel weeping around filter

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Park brake travel is long

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded by tail pipes & hanger

Pass 28 Dec 2019 127,978 miles

Both rear brakes pipes corroded

Offside rear drop link has slight play in

Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 118,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge, tracking check advised.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,139 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre BOLD on inner edge & N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 86,365 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre BOLD on inner edge & N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,669 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 80,664 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 62,294 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,858 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,845 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,323 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 LDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

KS53 LDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is KS53 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 LDC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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