MOT Status
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69,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Space saver wheel fitted to nearside front
Emissions unable to be completed vehicle stalled on BET test and will not start (8.2.1.2 (d))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Space saver wheel fitted to nearside front
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside mirror deteriorated
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front registration plate craced
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front registration plate craced
Excess parking brake lever travel
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Excess parking brake lever travel
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
Cut to nearside rear outer tyre wall
Excess parking prake lever travel
Rear bumper damaged
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Cut to nearside rear outer tyre wall
Excess parking prake lever travel
Rear bumper damaged
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
Excess parking brake lever travel
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
Excess parking brake lever travel
Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY53 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EDL, 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 KY53 EDL registered?
KY53 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is KY53 EDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for KY53 EDL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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