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KY53 YTO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,035 mi
Last recorded110,035 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,866 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 104,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 104,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 103,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 102,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,296 miles

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded all four outer brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,315 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,127 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,036 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,914 miles

centre exhaust silencer hanger broken but not considered insecure

front leading control arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre puncture

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,201 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 3,340 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 YTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

KY53 YTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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