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FB53 KXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,445 mi
Last recorded67,445 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,749 miles

Front brake discs to be re checked within 3-4,00 miles

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,749 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs to be re checked within 3-4,00 miles

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,646 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,642 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 46,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,959 miles

advice on o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,883 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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FB53 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB53 KXV, 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 FB53 KXV registered?

FB53 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is FB53 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 KXV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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