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KY53 ZYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,237 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,707 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,618 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,495 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,986 miles

advise b oth front tyres getting low and wearing on edges.

advise front pads look half worn.

advise slight wear on fron discs.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,919 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,259 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,102 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 ZYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 ZYC registered?

KY53 ZYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is KY53 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 ZYC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY53 ZYC have outstanding finance?

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