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KS53 YKM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,440 mi
Last recorded163,440 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 163,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass darkened. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 163,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint on lateral arm failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 157,990 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 157,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 151,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded where it passes underneath the front edge of the rear sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 144,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 144,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,728 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 133,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,410 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,986 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,966 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 YKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

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

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