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KS53 YCR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,603 mi
Last recorded160,603 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 156,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 153,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 153,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front castor arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2019 150,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front castor arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 144,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 128,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked around weld at rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,995 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

exhaust hanger corroded off ,exhaust system still secure

Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,429 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,891 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake grabbing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,332 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center/rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,473 miles

1 exhaust mount corrioded away

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,188 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,543 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 77,543 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,834 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 67,823 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,427 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 53,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,845 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

KS53 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is KS53 YCR safe to buy?

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