MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box and slight blow
Advanced corrosion to rear steel brake pipes
Both rear brake hoses deteriorated
O/s/f tyre carcass deteriorating
O/s/r tyre starting to split
Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination
Rust staining around n/s/r lower suspension joint
Service wear to front brake discs
Some play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Some play in o/s/f roll bar link
Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion to all exhaust mountings
Corrosion to rear exhaust
Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination
Rear brake pads wearing close to limits
Service wear to front and rear brake discs
Some deterioration to rear brake hoses
Some drag o/s parking brake
Some freeplay to n/s/f hub
Some play in o/s/f lower rear suspension ball joint (close to limits)
Plastic sill covers and liners preventing full examination
Slight discolouration to rear light
Some deterioration to suspension bushes
Evidence of oil o/s steering rack gaiter
Freeplay to o/s inner steering rack, wearing close to limits
Front tyres were badly underinflated 20psi
Genera corrosion to rear brake pipes and hose ferules
General corrosion to subframes and components
Number plates cable tied in position
O/s/f tyre worn unevenly, close to limits and bald on outer edge
Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination
Rear indicators fading
Rear shock absorbers poor operation
Some grinding and grab from parking brake
Some judder from o/s/r brake disc
Advanced corrosion to rear exhaust mountings
Brake warning flashed on during brake test
Corrosion to rear floor and chassis around subfrmae mounts
Engine malfunction light on
Evidence of wear and corrosion to n/s/r suspension arm outer pivot bush
General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/s/f wheel dented on inner rim with some ovality to wheel and tyre
O/s/r service brake low for model
Plastic liners, covers and trays preventing full examination of structure and components
Rear brake hose ferules corroding
Rear shock absorbers weak operation
Service wear to front and rear brake discs
Slight drag on o/s/r brake
Some deterioration to rear subframe mountings
Some grab on park brake application
Some uneven wear to front o/s tyre
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Engine malfunction light on
Brake warning flashed on during brake test
Corrosion to rear floor and chassis around subfrmae mounts
Advanced corrosion to rear exhaust mountings
Evidence of wear and corrosion to n/s/r suspension arm outer pivot bush
General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
N/s/f wheel dented on inner rim with some ovality to wheel and tyre
O/s/r service brake low for model
Plastic liners, covers and trays preventing full examination of structure and components
Rear brake hose ferules corroding
Rear shock absorbers weak operation
Service wear to front and rear brake discs
Slight drag on o/s/r brake
Some deterioration to rear subframe mountings
Some grab on park brake application
Some uneven wear to front o/s tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs slighty worn
outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre getting close to mot limits in places
some metal brake pipes light corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre getting close to mot limits in places
some metal brake pipes light corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 EFB 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 76.9%.
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 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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