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KJ53 LYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,075 mi
Last recorded82,075 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 71,029 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 142,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 138,377 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 131,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 105,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 104,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 74,413 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 LYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJ53 LYU, 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 KJ53 LYU registered?

KJ53 LYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ53 LYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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