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KS53 PVO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 PVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 94,868 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 67,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 67,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 38,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 38,666 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,050 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)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 24,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,362 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,445 miles

scratch on windscreen from prolonged use of defective wiper blade, does not affect drivers view

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,696 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 12,669 miles

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 PVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

KS53 PVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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