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KR53 JWO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,043 mi
Last recorded118,043 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,043 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 118,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,500 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,362 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,362 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 90,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,903 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,584 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,265 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 40,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 JWO 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 64.3%.

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 JWO, 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 JWO registered?

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

Is KR53 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 JWO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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