MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SRS light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge but still within limits
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KY53 UGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UGK, 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 UGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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