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KY53 EFA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,618 mi
Last recorded154,618 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 154,618 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 154,613 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 154,610 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 154,608 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected park brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipes and Caliper leak at NSR (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre joint missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 138,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 127,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 117,145 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 108,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 97,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,369 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 74,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,385 miles

Advise parking brake slightly draging.

Advise slight play in right hand track rod end.

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 EFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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