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FJ53 KBO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,390 mi
Last recorded121,390 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,390 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Crack in windscreen

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes corroded and their overall integrity cannot be confirmed

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,862 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,490 miles

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust has pin hole

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,916 miles

osf drop link cover damaged to limit, rear coil springs cover fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,870 miles

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

osf drop link cover damaged to limit, rear coil springs cover fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing edges low, rear coils springs have covers , cant see lower section well

Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,220 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 80,199 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 74,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,333 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slight fading

handbraqke light stays on

Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,320 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slight fading

handbraqke light stays on

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,969 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,940 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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FJ53 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ53 KBO, 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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FJ53 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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