MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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