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KS53 LFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,019 mi
Last recorded69,019 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,019 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,935 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 57,935 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both bottom arms forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 52,860 miles

Creak from n/s rear suspension. No play/wear found during test. Advise further investigation.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 52,852 miles

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.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,396 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,585 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 37,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,171 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 37,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,768 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,094 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking up

o/s/f tyre starting to crack up

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 34,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,532 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,891 miles

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.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 31,891 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,338 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 30,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,173 miles

plastic covers fitted under car

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2009 26,173 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under car

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,929 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,888 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFING ON EDGES

LOWER STEERING COLUMN HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

UNDER BODY COVERED UP

Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,076 miles

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?

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 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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What year was KS53 LFY registered?

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

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