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KY53 HKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,855 mi
Last recorded80,855 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 80,855 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 78,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,835 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 66,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,589 miles

offside front tyre wearing

rear centre exhaust mounting clamp fractured

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,477 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 59,377 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 58,406 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,956 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,060 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,769 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,825 miles

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 HKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

KY53 HKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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