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KY53 EEO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,257 mi
Last recorded175,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 EEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 175,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 175,256 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 172,299 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 162,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 142,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2011 111,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2011 110,724 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,348 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 79,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,688 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear numberplate starting to de laminate.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,362 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 EEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEO, 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 EEO registered?

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

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