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KY53 EFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,247 mi
Last recorded136,247 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,988 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 111,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 109,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 109,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,354 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,354 miles

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

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,956 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 27 Feb 2017 88,560 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,860 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 74,939 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,968 miles

Nearside Inner 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 8 Mar 2011 56,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,485 miles

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

top cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,489 miles

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

topcover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 45,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

topcover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,510 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,935 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 28,935 miles

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

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

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 EFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

KY53 EFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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