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KS53 LEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 152,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2020 152,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2019 150,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 148,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted bothside (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 145,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted bothside (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 143,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides close (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides inner pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 143,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides close (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides inner pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,158 miles

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

boot lid damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 136,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light damaged

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2014 135,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop lamp broken

Fail 6 Jan 2014 135,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre brake light damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray insucure.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 125,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside engine mount perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 124,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside engine mount perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2010 97,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,459 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 91,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2008 86,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 75,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,113 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 LEU 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 LEU, 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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KS53 LEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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