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KU53 FUT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,590 mi
Last recorded57,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 FUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 57,590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 56,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 56,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 53,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 44,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,488 miles

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SPLIT/DAMAGED (CLOSES UP WHEN WEIGHT OF VEHICLE IS ON IT)

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,225 miles

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SPLIT/DAMAGED (CLOSES UP WHEN WEIGHT OF VEHICLE IS ON IT)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,535 miles

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SPLIT/DAMAGED (CLOSES UP WHEN WEIGHT OF VEHICLE IS ON IT)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,997 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,808 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 FUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KU53 FUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU53 FUT registered?

KU53 FUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KU53 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 FUT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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