MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front ball joint boot split
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Oil leak on gearbox
Corrosion by rear spring mountings
Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush is perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear shock absorbers have poor damping
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion by rear spring mountings
Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush is perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear shock absorbers have poor damping
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
EML light on
Nearside Front roll bar link has slight play in
Offside Front Lower arm bush is perished
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
under tray fitted
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
under tray fitted
offside front tyre has worn void of tread oninner edge and cracking on side wall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear plate border line
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear plate borderline
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KO53 FFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 KO53 FFJ, 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 KO53 FFJ registered?
KO53 FFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is KO53 FFJ safe to buy?
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