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KS53 OWV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 103,741 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image blurred due to deterioration of lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lowest outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low and beam image blurred due to deterioration of lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,771 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front subframe damaged around lower arm area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 89,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlights are deteriorating.

Offside front lower arm bush is deteriorating.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,900 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are debonded.

Headlights are deteriorating.

Large cut in the nearside front tyre.

Oil leak.

Fail 30 Jul 2022 84,873 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front lower arm bushes are debonded.

Headlights are deteriorating.

Large cut in the nearside front tyre.

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,483 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/OSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 79,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94 Y X LOAD` (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 91Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/OSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,270 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2020 72,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2019 68,457 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 68,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,512 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 59,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,706 miles

Driver's seat belt slightly frayed

Engine management warning light on. Engine runs unevenly and idle speed erratic

Fail 15 Nov 2016 53,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Driver's seat belt slightly frayed

Engine management warning light on. Engine runs unevenly and idle speed erratic

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,531 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,531 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 38,836 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 36,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,085 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 33,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,157 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,395 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear number plate poor

Fail 10 Nov 2009 22,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,723 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 19,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,913 miles

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)

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 OWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

KS53 OWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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