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KJ53 MDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 109,897 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,641 miles

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

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2019 92,530 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,430 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,342 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,008 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 71,553 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 71,541 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,015 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,387 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 46,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,776 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,776 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,520 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,008 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2007 22,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,231 miles

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

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 MDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

KJ53 MDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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