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FJ53 KCE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 82,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,250 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,029 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 62,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both Drivers side tyres are age cracked/perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm,bald on edge and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 59,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,292 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 57,292 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,086 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDERSISE FULLY PANELED

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,258 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 50,258 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,082 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,296 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,282 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,430 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,772 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 KCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KCE, 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 FJ53 KCE registered?

FJ53 KCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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