MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear anti roll bar corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
front anti roll bar corroded
Exhaust system corroded
both rear drive shafts corroded
slight play in offside front track rod end
Slight play in offside front track rod end
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm & punctured (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both rear parking brakes grabbing slightly
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm & punctured (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both rear parking brakes grabbing slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s steering rack arm has slight play
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
o/s steering rack arm has slight play
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on rear exhaust
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front brake pads low, discs poor
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 LFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?
KS53 LFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is KS53 LFB safe to buy?
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