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DH53 KJH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,791 mi
Last recorded145,791 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 KJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,791 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames corrded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 145,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,361 miles

Nearside Front inner pad worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm & bald inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.6mm & bald inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2017 131,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front inner pad worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm & bald inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.6mm & bald inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,977 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2016 120,977 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,968 miles

main brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf tyre cut on sidewall

wipers poor

Fail 8 Aug 2014 95,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

main brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf tyre cut on sidewall

wipers poor

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake pipes starting to pit

n/s/f brake pipe starting to pit

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake pipes starting to pit

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

n/s/f brake pipe starting to pit

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,747 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,747 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,973 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,187 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,204 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre scrubbed outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,372 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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DH53 KJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DH53 KJH, 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 DH53 KJH registered?

DH53 KJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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