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KS53 LFB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,337 mi
Last recorded186,337 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 LFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 186,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 172,640 miles

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 31 Oct 2018 169,308 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 169,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 162,565 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 162,565 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 149,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,953 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 137,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 130,557 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 124,254 miles

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

o/s steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2013 124,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 115,992 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,404 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,404 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 83,515 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 43,134 miles

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.

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 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.

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