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KV53 YXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,268 mi
Last recorded146,268 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 146,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 146,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 129,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,985 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 127,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,078 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 124,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 113,752 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,645 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,914 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,721 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 86,721 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge (stepped tread)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge (stepped tread)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,698 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 YXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

KV53 YXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 YXD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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