MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,333 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
EML on at time of test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has several cuts on the side wall
EML on
offside front fog lamp fallen into bumper
offside front lower leading Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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
*** 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
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
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was KY53 HKT registered?
KY53 HKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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