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KJ53 LXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 149,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box appears to have snapped internally (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure multiple hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides causing poor beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very heavily worn and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

steering arms have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2018 144,233 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack in screen from nearside pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 138,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,239 miles

4 X SHOCKABSORBERS

4 X TYRES

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,069 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 107,069 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,005 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,831 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 78,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,658 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 69,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,901 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,893 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,085 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,946 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 LXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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