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KY53 HNX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 130,445 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 130,445 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 126,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,256 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2023 124,251 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES WORN

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 124,247 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BROKEN (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BROKEN (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CRASH DAMAGE

Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED AND ALL SUSPESION ARMS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 121,959 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,959 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,531 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 119,530 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative DOES NOT HOLD WHEN RIGHT INDICTOR IS OPERATED. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 117,322 miles

indicator switch fault? turning right

Fail 12 Jun 2020 117,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

indicator switch fault? turning right

rear fog light on back up

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 108,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,306 miles

middle exhaust bracket corroded exhaust still supported

Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,544 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Exhaust rear section corroded and support broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,608 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

all tyres starting to crack/ perrish in tread

rear centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust support mounting corroded and broken off

small cracks in all tyre treads

Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust support mounting corroded and broken off

small cracks in all tyre treads

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,073 miles

Rear brake flexi-lines have surface cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front brake discs are lipped and corroded

brake pedal rubbers showing signs of wear

wipers smeary

Fail 15 Jun 2011 61,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front brake discs are lipped and corroded

brake pedal rubbers showing signs of wear

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,979 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,984 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 HNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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