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KY53 ZVN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 91,196 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,075 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,491 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,070 miles

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 28 Dec 2018 81,068 miles

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

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,324 miles

o/s mirror glass is deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2017 79,322 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

o/s mirror glass is deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,279 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear pads low

slight play in offside lower balljoint

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,964 miles

low pad warning light on but pads are fine

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,259 miles

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,919 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,912 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,853 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,609 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 ZVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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

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