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KJ53 LTX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,387 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 118,885 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 118,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 110,997 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 110,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Engine cover and under trays obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Dec 2016 104,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,627 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Inner track control arm bushes splitting both sides(front)

Torque strut bushes front both sides split

Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,951 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven.

Nearside wiper blade smearing on windscreen.

Offside wiper blade smearing on windscreen.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,122 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,122 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,216 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,216 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,648 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,101 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 LTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LTX, 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 LTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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