MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central section of exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central section of exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Underneath Component Surface Corroded
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Central Exhaust mount welds broken
Front Tyres bald/worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake discs corroded on edges
Indicator switch faulty when indicating to the right indicators only flash 3 times/ ok if held in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
undertrays fitted
Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front brake discs corroded on edges
Indicator switch faulty when indicating to the right indicators only flash 3 times/ ok if held in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
undertrays fitted
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
fuel filter pipes perished and cracked
handbrake effort uneven,near limit
o/s/r tyre tread low
rear brake pads worn thin
rear indicator bulbs faded
screen chipped
Intermittent fault with indicator switch
brake squeak from rear
exhaust support bracket snapped
front discs lipped and corroded edges
front tyres at 3mm tread depth
o/s number plate light unit lense missing
rear brakes binding slightly
rear indicators faded
rear pads worn low unable to see to what extent
rear tyres at 3mm tread depth
screen chipped
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake squeak from rear
exhaust support bracket snapped
front discs lipped and corroded edges
front tyres at 3mm tread depth
o/s number plate light unit lense missing
rear brakes binding slightly
rear indicators faded
rear pads worn low unable to see to what extent
rear tyres at 3mm tread depth
screen chipped
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre 3mm + worn outer edge
rear exhaust hanger/ mount broken
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre 3mm + worn outer edge
rear exhaust hanger/ mount broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre wall worn and outer edge of tread worn low
screen chipped
front and rear pads worn low
n/s/f tyre edge worn low outer edge
rear silencer bracket detached
screen chipped
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
front and rear pads worn low
n/s/f tyre edge worn low outer edge
screen chipped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
center exhaust mount broken but still supported by other mounts
center pipe hanger corroded away but still has other hangers supporting system
small stone chip in screen
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
small stone chip in screen
nearside rear tyre close to limit heavly worn on outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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KR53 FKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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