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KS53 YJA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,183 mi
Last recorded157,183 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 157,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 145,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And middle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And middle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 145,424 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And middle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And middle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe and all attached suspension arms corroded but nothing considered excessive at this time

Fail 29 Oct 2019 143,394 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats ()

Front Brake discs corroded and In poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***BORDERLINE*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,386 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured but still gives view to the rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 142,386 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured but still gives view to the rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 140,973 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top mount stiff to turn

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount stiff

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 135,764 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear parking brake lazy

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,640 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Top mount stiff to turn

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Top mount stiff

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 117,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,526 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,428 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,582 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT STAYING ON.

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE RUNNING OFF ON OUTER EDGE.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PLASTIC UNDERSHIELDS FITTED.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,582 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT STAYING ON.

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE RUNNING OFF ON OUTER EDGE.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PLASTIC UNDERSHIELDS FITTED.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,184 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,999 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 YJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

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

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