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KY53 HNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 84,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 61,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 49,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,011 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 45,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 44,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,866 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 42,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt torque reaction, alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt torque reaction, alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,860 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 36,852 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 28 Aug 2014 34,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,102 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,546 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 HNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

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

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