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KY53 HKG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 80,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush in lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm inner bushes at front worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush in front lower arm worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,259 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm front bush both sides at front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,408 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 65,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,983 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight oil weep

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,004 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 56,004 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)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

differential oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,715 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres getting close to limt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,784 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,918 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,237 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,558 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 20,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 HKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HKG, 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 HKG registered?

KY53 HKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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