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KY53 EFC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,444 mi
Last recorded168,444 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 168,444 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 164,299 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 164,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 151,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 129,130 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 129,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 111,475 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 99,914 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,011 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 90,001 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,752 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,020 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 69,004 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,574 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 56,529 miles

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

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

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 EFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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