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KY53 EEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,249 mi
Last recorded100,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 EEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2026 100,249 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,490 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 85,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,073 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 83,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,373 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,337 miles

covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 78,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

full length undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,068 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 66,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,346 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,704 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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 EEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 EEU registered?

KY53 EEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is KY53 EEU safe to buy?

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