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KY53 EEB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018
Pass 17 Feb 2016 143,627 miles

deep cuts nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 129,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 124,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 124,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

S R S LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,956 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,223 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 84,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,561 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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 EEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KY53 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

KY53 EEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is KY53 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 EEB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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