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KY53 BDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 130,885 miles

Tail Gate Corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 130,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tail Gate Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiper switch loose.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Showing Cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiper switch loose.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective not sat in rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension top arm rear bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have been greased unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot lid slight corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Fail 19 Aug 2020 106,952 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective not sat in rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension top arm rear bushs perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot lid slight corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,241 miles

front discs corroded.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight perishing.

rear brake pipes slight corrosion.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 101,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front discs corroded.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight perishing.

rear brake pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,633 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread.

rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,354 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken middle

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,641 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.mm and n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,052 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,073 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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KY53 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KY53 BDZ, 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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KY53 BDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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