MOT Status
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54,049 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not clear (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND WORN OUTER EDGE195/65/15V
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND WORN OUTER EDGE195/65/15V
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 195/65/15V
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all 4 lower dust slightly damage
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear number plate deteriating
surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear number plate deteriating
surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc
surface corrosion on the offside rear disc
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV53 VBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 KV53 VBY, 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 KV53 VBY registered?
KV53 VBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is KV53 VBY safe to buy?
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