MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,106 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine management light
both front wiper blades deteriorating
Air pipe breaking up
Front registration plate damaged but easily readable
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertray
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Air pipe breaking up
Front registration plate damaged but easily readable
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertray
Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine warning lamp on
coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
front inner brake pads worn low and discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
various covers fitted obscuring view
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 YHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?
KS53 YHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is KS53 YHO safe to buy?
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