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KM53 JVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (Both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (Both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,611 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,443 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,236 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,025 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 90,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from joint clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bendy arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bendy arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front both tyres slightly worn outer edge

under and upper trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle pipe clamp split but still secure

Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,031 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle pipe clamp split but still secure

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,460 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,652 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,652 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,406 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,685 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 JVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

KM53 JVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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