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KS53 YKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,199 mi
Last recorded69,199 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,199 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted gaiters (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted gaiters (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,918 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f antiroll bar link ball joint has medium play

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,520 miles

Nearside hand brake cable not secured on back plate

Nearside rear upper trailing arm fouling on body.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside hand brake cable not secured on back plate

Nearside rear upper trailing arm fouling on body.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake has slight travel

screen slightly scratched

steel wheels on front of vehicle and alloy wheels on rear of vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2010 33,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake has slight travel

screen scratched

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,322 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 YKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

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

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