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KY53 UGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,060 miles

exhaust system corrodded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 105,060 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corrodded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,438 miles

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

Offside Front mirror detreated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror detreated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,415 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear squeeking noise from suspension

exhaust system rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear squeeking noise from suspension

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,975 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 82,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,242 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2014 64,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,655 miles

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

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

rear brakes rear rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,641 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,280 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,390 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 UGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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