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KY53 UFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,016 mi
Last recorded212,016 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 212,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 May 2015 212,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2014 198,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 198,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 178,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 161,941 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 130,611 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 108,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 90,758 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 90,758 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 71,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 63,022 miles

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

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 UFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

KY53 UFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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