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KJ53 MBF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,417 mi
Last recorded140,417 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 140,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 133,126 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 133,126 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 129,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers noisey and split

gearbox damp with oil

rear handbrake imbalance

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp images deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 4 Jun 2019 123,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp images deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,955 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight images both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

Fail 14 Jun 2018 118,955 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight images both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,385 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Underside has covers not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,529 miles

Plastic covers in engine bay preventing full inspection.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 98,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

Plastic covers in engine bay preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,341 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,705 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust brackett broken

Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,239 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust brackett broken

Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,937 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,476 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,745 miles

exhaust front mounting rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

exhaust front mounting rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,671 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 MBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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