MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
front number plate has small crack
slight play in steering rack on front nearside
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
play in rack
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
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KY53 YVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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