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KY53 YVG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,644 mi
Last recorded159,644 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 159,644 miles

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 156,505 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Front o/s & n/s anti roll bar link rods wear

Front o/s & n/s lower front suspension arm bush split/movement

Front o/s & n/s tyres bald edges/cuts tread

Nearside Front lower suspension rear arm balljoint wear

Nearside Front steering rack/arm worn

Offside Front track rod end wear

Rear exhaust mount bracket corroded/broken off

Rear o/s & n/s flexi brake hoses perished

Rear o/s & n/s tyres bald edges/2mm tread

Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,501 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside forward arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 138,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,673 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 109,038 miles

front number plate has small crack

slight play in steering rack on front nearside

Fail 26 Sep 2011 109,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate has small crack

slight play in steering rack on front nearside

Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,318 miles

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

play in rack

Fail 27 Sep 2010 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

play in rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,406 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 74,405 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,426 miles

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

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 YVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

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

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