MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FUEL LEAK
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TORQUE ARM (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TORQUE ARM (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
FUEL LEAK
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU53 EXH 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 68.4%.
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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?
KU53 EXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is KU53 EXH safe to buy?
The MOT history for KU53 EXH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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