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KY53 HPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2025
Fail 23 Mar 2025

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020
Pass 28 Mar 2019

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016

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

exhaust slightly corroded

rear both drive shafts slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,175 miles

O/S Mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,857 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 8,139 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 HPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY53 HPJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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