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KS53 LFM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,659 mi
Last recorded189,659 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 189,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 173,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 173,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 166,529 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 160,426 miles

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

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

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

catalytic converter rattling

Fail 12 Oct 2017 160,425 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch lining detached (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

catalytic converter rattling

Pass 12 Oct 2016 153,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 153,637 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar not central, fouling nearside plastic inner wing cover

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,670 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar link fouling body

Pass 17 Jul 2014 137,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 137,495 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 125,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 125,973 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2012 123,099 miles

Both rear number plate lights very dim

Pass 19 Dec 2011 119,311 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 115,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brakes work unevenly at 21%

Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 104,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,654 miles

o/s outer mirror cover loose

slight damage to n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 15 Dec 2007 66,229 miles

DENTS IN N/S/F & O/S/R DOORS.

Diesel smell from engine bay,no signs of leak.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,964 miles

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

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 LFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 LFM registered?

KS53 LFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is KS53 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 LFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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