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KY53 RZF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,584 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 116,581 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,160 miles

general corrosion under body various suspension parts

Fail 4 Sep 2021 110,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under body various suspension parts

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,021 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,914 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 67,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,434 miles

under trays

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,212 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,312 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,946 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on tread

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight bind nearside rear wheel and small cut on tread of tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,645 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,645 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,940 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)

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 RZF 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 73.9%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

KY53 RZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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