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KR53 BLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

251,062 mi
Last recorded251,062 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 251,062 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak, engine miss fire and EML on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth, out of shape, different size and temporary wheel/tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under trays and suspension covers fitted

horn not the loudest but can be heard

Pass 13 Jan 2023 241,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

esp warning on

Fail 11 Jan 2023 241,258 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

esp warning on

Pass 27 Jan 2022 233,200 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components has corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2022 233,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components has corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 228,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 228,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 217,455 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 217,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 204,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 191,546 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 175,927 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 175,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2016 161,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 145,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 129,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,430 miles

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

off side rear foot brake slitly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2010 76,955 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

tested when wet

Fail 9 Jan 2010 76,955 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sill covers and under trays fitted

tested when wet

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,864 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,214 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,827 miles

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

evidence of possible current/previous fuel leak

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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KR53 BLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KR53 BLJ, 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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KR53 BLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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