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KY53 HKT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,333 mi
Last recorded47,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,333 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle misfiring

Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle misfiring

Pass 4 Jun 2017 46,279 miles

EML on at time of test

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

Fail 4 Jun 2017 46,279 miles

EML on at time of test

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,549 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,549 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,451 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has several cuts on the side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,918 miles

EML on

offside front fog lamp fallen into bumper

offside front lower leading Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,918 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML on

offside front fog lamp fallen into bumper

offside front lower leading Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,287 miles

*** nearside front lower leading control arm bush split ***

both rear side lights not working - substitute lamp system activated

indicator switch faulty

nearside front bumper damage

nearside mirror glass cracked and housing loose

offside front lower leading control arm bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn low close to limits

Fail 1 Jun 2013 38,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

*** nearside front lower leading control arm bush split ***

both rear side lights not working - substitute lamp system activated

indicator switch faulty

nearside front bumper damage

nearside mirror glass cracked and housing loose

offside front lower leading control arm bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn low close to limits

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 31,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 31,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,819 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)

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 HKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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