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KY53 VHR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,731 mi
Last recorded119,731 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 119,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 112,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 111,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,370 miles

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

handbrake getting low on effort,o/s door mirror fading,brake pipes+ferrules+suspension components corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 9 Mar 2016 101,171 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,117 miles

nearside rear slight brake binding,offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,fuel lines to fuel tank damp

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,506 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes corrodeing.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,770 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,081 miles

brake pad warning indicator on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,975 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 VHR 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 87.5%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

KY53 VHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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