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KS53 YJX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,080 mi
Last recorded120,080 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 120,080 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 120,072 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 - Dated 2018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 116,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 116,844 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,736 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 105,732 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 100,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,651 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,680 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,581 miles

205/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 52,581 miles

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

205/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,194 miles

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

to clean to register emissions

Pass 5 May 2009 40,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,787 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,766 miles

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

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

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 YJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

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

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