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KY53 ZTN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,728 mi
Last recorded171,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 171,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 171,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 167,054 miles

front and rear discs croaded vehicle bben standing

front and rear discs croaded vehicle bben standing

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 167,053 miles

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

front and rear discs croaded vehicle bben standing

front and rear discs croaded vehicle bben standing

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2016 157,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis surface corrossion

Pass 25 Apr 2015 150,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 143,984 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 143,984 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 136,729 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 136,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 120,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,476 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 105,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,570 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 62,577 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,998 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 ZTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

KY53 ZTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is KY53 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 ZTN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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