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KS53 YHB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,237 mi
Last recorded82,237 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust

Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 78,247 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,622 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Rear both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked but not effecting light output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake light/switch sticking

Fail 11 Jun 2018 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and upper cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Rear both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked but not effecting light output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake light/switch sticking

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,111 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 63,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 51,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osr light lens cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2013 51,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osr light lens cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,872 miles

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

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

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

nearside front track control steering arm has slight play in a ball joint.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front track control steering arm has slight play in a ball joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,298 miles

nsf slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,290 miles

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

nsf slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,367 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,359 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 YHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

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

Is KS53 YHB safe to buy?

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