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KY53 YVH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 127,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Two mountings corroded & broken (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 124,299 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 119,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 115,761 miles

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

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

middle exhaust bracket rusty

o/s/f fog light n/w

Pass 12 Oct 2013 105,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 94,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 84,250 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,804 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,322 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,058 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 YVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

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

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