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KR53 JWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,886 mi
Last recorded85,886 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 JWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,886 miles

Front indicator bulbs slightly white.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,886 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)

Front indicator bulbs slightly white.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,009 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATOR (3.5.1g)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,554 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,363 miles

n/s and o/s/f suspension arm bushes worn

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Fail 15 Dec 2010 48,363 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s/f suspension arm bushes worn

n/s track rod has play

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,513 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,785 miles

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,999 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,050 miles

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Fail 12 Dec 2006 32,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted vision impaired

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 JWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

KR53 JWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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