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KR53 FCX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,962 mi
Last recorded116,962 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 116,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 106,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,843 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 96,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 78,722 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to markers

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and has slight damage to side wall

nearside lower arm has slight play in ball joint

offside front tyre slightly worn on outter edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear anit roll bar slightly rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2009 67,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 55,641 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls have cracks appearing.

Gearbox electrical plug leaking oil.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Lower ball joint boot split.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 43,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 31,941 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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KR53 FCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KR53 FCX, 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 KR53 FCX registered?

KR53 FCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KR53 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 FCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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