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KS53 UJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

229,521 mi
Last recorded229,521 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 229,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 221,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 198,611 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 198,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 168,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 136,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 99,356 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,328 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 77,611 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 77,611 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 71,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 64,801 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 UJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

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

Is KS53 UJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 UJY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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