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KY53 RZP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,848 mi
Last recorded81,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 RZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,070 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,373 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,236 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 RZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

KY53 RZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KY53 RZP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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