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KM53 EGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 31,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 31,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 30,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,271 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 25,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

eml light on

Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 23,878 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,592 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 22,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,835 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,030 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,245 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,573 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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KM53 EGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KM53 EGJ, 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 KM53 EGJ registered?

KM53 EGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 EGJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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