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KY53 HGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,550 mi
Last recorded178,550 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 178,550 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 8 May 2017 178,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light staying on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 170,886 miles

Engine management warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 170,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 155,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 135,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 111,900 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 82,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

the footbrake ratchet is not ratcheting

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 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

KY53 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is KY53 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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