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KV53 VBY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,049 mi
Last recorded54,049 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,049 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,262 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,555 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,683 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 38,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,910 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 29,910 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,914 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 195/65/15V

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,330 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate deteriating

surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc

Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,702 miles

surface corrosion on the offside rear disc

Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,641 miles

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

surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc

Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,978 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 12,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,559 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 6,052 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 VBY registered?

KV53 VBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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