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KV53 YWC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,343 mi
Last recorded199,343 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 199,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,789 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 121,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 107,112 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2013 107,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system not adequately supported

rear centre one exhaust system not adequately supported

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 29 Jun 2011 91,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,625 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 78,655 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,225 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 63,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,321 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 YWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWC, 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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KV53 YWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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