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KY53 VHW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,951 mi
Last recorded150,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 150,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 140,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 140,180 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,088 miles

N/s front inner wheel arch mud flap slight damage

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front inner wing cover partly missing,(damadged).

Fail 18 Mar 2014 136,088 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/s front inner wheel arch mud flap slight damage

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front inner wing cover partly missing,(damadged).

Pass 20 Mar 2013 130,584 miles

N/s front anti roll bar link slight play

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play o/s front control arm

Slight play rear anti roll bar d bushes

Slight wear front disks

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 130,584 miles

N/s front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play o/s front control arm

Slight play rear anti roll bar d bushes

Slight wear front disks

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 105,455 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre slightly low on pressure

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

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2011 105,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre slightly low on pressure

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

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,199 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 90,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,090 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,694 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 VHW 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 62.5%.

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 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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

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

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