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KS53 YHH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,119 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2020 116,119 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2019 106,910 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2019 106,909 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 90,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 90,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 72,928 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 72,928 miles

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

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,586 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,586 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 51,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,014 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

parking brake weak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,913 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 YHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

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

Is KS53 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 YHH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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