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KY53 UEH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,149 mi
Last recorded118,149 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 118,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt stuck out does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible snapped / water damage (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant bottle leaking when vehicle warms up ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 107,640 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 107,640 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,541 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,769 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 84,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,905 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,199 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,488 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 UEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

KY53 UEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is KY53 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 UEH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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