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KS53 YGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,800 mi
Last recorded83,800 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 83,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 80,309 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 80,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,070 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 76,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 72,119 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 72,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 63,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,697 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,490 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,191 miles

All four tyres aged and cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,859 miles

All four tyres are aged and have side wall cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,667 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,658 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,127 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,608 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,046 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,057 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,229 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 YGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGY, 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

How do I check the history of KS53 YGY?

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What year was KS53 YGY registered?

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

Is KS53 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 YGY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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