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KY53 TYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 121,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,033 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 119,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f mirror indicator len broken

Fail 28 Mar 2013 191,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 113,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 111,926 miles

ns mirror indicator broekn - some indicator lights not working

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 97,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n.s.f lower ball joint appears to have play,unable to determine how bad its due to the excessive play in the track rod end

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,917 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 TYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 TYG registered?

KY53 TYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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