MOT Status
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69,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both bottom arms forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Creak from n/s rear suspension. No play/wear found during test. Advise further investigation.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Creak from n/s rear suspension. No play/wear found during test. Advise further investigation.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
Rear coil springs rusting
underbody rusting at rear
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear coil springs rusting
rear tyre valves cracking
suspension components rusting
underbody rusting
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both rear tyre valves cracking
front shock absorbers rusting
rear coil springs rusting
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both rear tyre valves cracking
front shock absorbers rusting
rear coil springs rusting
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust hangers rusting
front shock absorbers rusting
rear subframe rusting
rear suspension springs rusting
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front tyre cracking up
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust hangers rusting
front shock absorbers rusting
rear subframe rusting
rear suspension springs rusting
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
n/s/f tyre cracking up
o/s/f tyre starting to crack up
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
some brake pipes starting to rust slightly.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front inner brake pads wearing thin.
signs of oil around gearbox.
some brake pipes staring to rust.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front inner brake pads wearing thin.
signs of oil around gearbox.
some brake pipes staring to rust.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
plastic covers fitted under car
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
plastic covers fitted under car
plastic sill covers fitted
Nail in offside front tyre
BOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFING ON EDGES
LOWER STEERING COLUMN HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT
UNDER BODY COVERED UP
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre getting worn on outer edge
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic under trays fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 LFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LFY, 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 LFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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