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KR53 JXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,854 mi
Last recorded134,854 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 134,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays restricting view

Pass 3 Feb 2018 124,787 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 124,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,450 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,361 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,778 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,897 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,423 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 24,874 miles

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

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 JXG 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 81.3%.

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 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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR53 JXG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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