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KY53 YVK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 92,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,200 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 89,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 84,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,388 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 76,387 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,638 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

nearside rear tyre deep cut on outer side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,197 miles

nearside rear tyre deep cut on outer side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,985 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,174 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 YVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 YVK registered?

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

Is KY53 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 YVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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