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J66 KSB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,441 mi
Last recorded134,441 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 KSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,441 miles

DASH SHOWING FAULT WITH COOLANT LEVEL BUT LEVEL IS GOOD

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ARCH (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT , REAR ARMS INNER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT, FRONT ARMS INNER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 134,416 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

DASH SHOWING FAULT WITH COOLANT LEVEL BUT LEVEL IS GOOD

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ARCH (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT , REAR ARMS INNER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT, FRONT ARMS INNER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,420 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 130,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s+o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,469 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 125,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 113,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,632 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,426 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,110 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 76,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 76,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 59,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 50,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,987 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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J66 KSB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J66 KSB, 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 J66 KSB registered?

J66 KSB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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