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KY53 UFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,075 mi
Last recorded222,075 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 222,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 214,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 206,673 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

eng oil leak

lower steering shaft joint some wear

Fail 1 Apr 2016 206,671 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

eng oil leak

lower steering shaft joint some wear

Pass 5 Mar 2015 195,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 195,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 186,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 178,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 178,187 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 162,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 140,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 123,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 75,970 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,280 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 UFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UFD, 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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KY53 UFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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