MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front brake discs worn, also rusted on inner face
Brake pad warning lamp on, suspect wear indicator cut by disc wear edge
NSR brake binding when tested on ramp
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both front brake discs worn, also rusted on inner face
Brake pad warning lamp on, suspect wear indicator cut by disc wear edge
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
NSR brake binding when tested on ramp
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 PLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?
KS53 PLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is KS53 PLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for KS53 PLZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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