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KU53 EWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,741 mi
Last recorded144,741 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 EWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 144,741 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 144,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 118,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 113,455 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 113,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,364 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,901 miles

Offside rear tyre pressure low [puncture?]

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,821 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,277 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 75,277 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,509 miles

BRAKES ; NOISE FROM PARKING BRAKE DURING TEST , SUSPECT CORROSION , RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

SEATBELTS ; noise from centre rear seatbelt reel , recommend investigation

TYRES ; N/S/R TREAD LOW , PUNCTURED , REINFLATED , RECOMMEND ATTENTION A.S.A.P.

engine / bay covers / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

oil around n/s/f of underguard , suspect seepage from intercooler hose , recommend investigation

Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,509 miles

BRAKES ; NOISE FROM PARKING BRAKE DURING TEST , SUSPECT CORROSION , RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SEATBELTS ; noise from centre rear seatbelt reel , recommend investigation

TYRES ; N/S/R TREAD LOW , PUNCTURED , REINFLATED , RECOMMEND ATTENTION A.S.A.P.

engine / bay covers / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

oil around n/s/f of underguard , suspect seepage from intercooler hose , recommend investigation

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,820 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 4 May 2010 51,010 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 May 2010 51,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,811 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,828 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,828 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting loose

trailer tow electric cable at rear loose

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,621 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r light lens.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,667 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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KU53 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KU53 EWZ, 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 KU53 EWZ registered?

KU53 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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