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KY53 HNM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,569 mi
Last recorded122,569 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front door damage/corroded

Offside Front wing slightly damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 122,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front door damage/corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,855 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,700 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 108,699 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s side repeater broken but repaired with lens tape

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s rear view mirror deteriorated but can still see to rear

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in indicator stalk assembly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,816 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf side repeter lens cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,764 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has shallow age related cracks all over the outer side wall but not deep

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,852 miles

Park brake pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,673 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,155 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,229 miles

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,063 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 HNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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