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KY53 ZVK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,990 mi
Last recorded152,990 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,990 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 152,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mark in yellow x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mark in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 152,901 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to snapped suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2019 143,537 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 May 2019 143,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 May 2018 137,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Chassis box section corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic sill and underbody covers fitted so full inspection of some underbody components not possible.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 129,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic covers fitted so full inspection on sill and brake pipes not possible.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 120,861 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/R/

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

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

Plastic under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,443 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 112,443 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 104,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 94,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 85,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,062 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,514 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 ZVK 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 73.7%.

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

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