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KR53 FDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,115 mi
Last recorded202,115 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 202,115 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 199,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 197,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 197,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 191,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 173,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 152,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 137,159 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 116,683 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 90,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both number plates detieriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,703 miles

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

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

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

both number plates detieriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,814 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 60,814 miles

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

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

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 FDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

KR53 FDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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