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KY53 HNO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 118,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2018 118,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured spring saddle split+fouling tyre (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,929 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,036 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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 HNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 HNO registered?

KY53 HNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is KY53 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 HNO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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