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KY53 ZTO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,338 mi
Last recorded201,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 201,338 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 201,306 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 179,955 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 255,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 241,739 miles

Front wheels touching plastic arch liner's when car is jacked up and on full lock slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2020 241,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wheels touching plastic arch liner's when car is jacked up and on full lock slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wiper poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2014 142,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 129,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 116,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,030 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,976 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 87,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,817 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 75,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,748 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,581 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,782 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 ZTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZTO, 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 ZTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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