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KM53 JUY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,901 mi
Last recorded168,901 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 168,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wright (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body covered underseal

Fail 23 Aug 2019 168,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wright (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body covered underseal

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2014 168,871 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 168,863 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 153,428 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2013 153,428 miles

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2012 136,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 115,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2011 115,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,608 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,778 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 79,778 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,942 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 51,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,260 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 35,259 miles

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

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 JUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KM53 JUY, 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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KM53 JUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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