MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 LDN, 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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How do I check the history of KS53 LDN?
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What year was KS53 LDN registered?
KS53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is KS53 LDN safe to buy?
The MOT history for KS53 LDN 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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