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KS53 YGR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,329 mi
Last recorded100,329 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,039 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight sharp edge rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,339 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 94,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,543 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 86,539 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brakes slight bind

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,363 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,878 miles

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

handbrake binding slightly on both sides

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,853 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,902 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,846 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,009 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 YGR 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 YGR, 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 YGR registered?

KS53 YGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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