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KS53 YCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,322 mi
Last recorded122,322 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,322 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 122,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,076 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 119,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 118,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,098 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,729 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 113,204 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,711 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,641 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut but cord not expose

Fail 20 Mar 2014 78,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut but cord not expose

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,757 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,017 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,868 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,232 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 YCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

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

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