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KS53 SCX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,486 mi
Last recorded68,486 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 SCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,486 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wipers smearing

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,697 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,697 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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 29 Nov 2010 44,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 37,969 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,760 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 31,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,416 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 SCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 SCX registered?

KS53 SCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is KS53 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 SCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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