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KY53 ZXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,046 mi
Last recorded145,046 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 145,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No under bonnet inspection possable.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 145,045 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No under bonnet inspection possable.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 139,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,866 miles

mil light on

Fail 13 Nov 2019 133,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil light on

Pass 21 Nov 2018 124,524 miles

offside tyre close to limit

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,694 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 115,685 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,065 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

center exhaust mounting slightly rusted

n/s under tray damaged

n/s/f inner wheel cover damaged tyre rubbing slightly on lock to lock

Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,288 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,370 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 70,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,322 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 ZXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

KY53 ZXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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