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KT53 HXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,802 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear lower suspension tie bar corroding

slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

slight play in front lower rearmost suspension ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,170 miles

both rubbers on offside front anti roll bar drop link starting to deteriorate

slight play in offside front forward lower suspension ball joint

slight play in offside front rearmost lower suspension ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,244 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers starting to crack

offside upper ball joint rupper starting to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,007 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,007 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,056 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 24,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,391 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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KT53 HXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KT53 HXV, 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 KT53 HXV registered?

KT53 HXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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