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KT53 VHV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,296 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,296 miles

Indicator switch faulty not remaining in the on position in either direction Left or Right (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 90,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,346 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 69,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,971 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 59,971 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

Fail 7 Dec 2011 56,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,968 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,924 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,614 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,172 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,240 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,070 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 VHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KT53 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

KT53 VHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KT53 VHV shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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