MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nsf side repeter lens cracked
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
Park brake pedal anti slip rubber missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge
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
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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