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KJ53 LPO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,518 mi
Last recorded100,518 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,130 miles

ESP warning light on

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ESP warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 88,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MINIMUM LIMIT 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 88,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON MINIMUM LIMIT 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,454 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,454 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,473 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,670 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,754 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 23,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LPO, 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 LPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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