MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres on limit 1.6
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres on limit 1.6
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres are worn unevenly
both rear brake discs are worn
Rear number plate deterioreated
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear number plate deterioreated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear number plate deteriorated
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front windscreen has multiple minor chips and one which has been repaired
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 OVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 OVY, 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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KU53 OVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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