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KJ53 BAO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,691 mi
Last recorded183,691 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 183,691 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear hose to caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2025 183,691 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear hose to caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 170,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 147,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,908 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 133,908 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 116,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 115,981 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,787 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 113,784 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,776 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on braking faces.

Nearside door mirror insecure.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,773 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle Lower dashboard panel insecure. (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs corroded on braking faces.

Nearside door mirror insecure.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,104 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 68,104 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,528 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 59,034 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake long travel

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,982 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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KJ53 BAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KJ53 BAO, 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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KJ53 BAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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