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KY53 NFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,433 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2015 83,974 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 63,108 miles

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 May 2013 62,935 miles

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

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 30 May 2012 60,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,476 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,497 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 49,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,562 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,547 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 NFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD registered?

KY53 NFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is KY53 NFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 NFD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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