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KR53 JXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,480 mi
Last recorded158,480 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 158,480 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of rear underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing bad on outer edges advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance

Fail 9 Oct 2019 158,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of rear underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing bad on outer edges advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2018 154,016 miles

Indicator switch faulty on o/s indicator application not staying on for very long (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/boot floor etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Nov 2018 154,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty on o/s indicator application not staying on for very long (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/boot floor etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 147,522 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

middle silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2017 147,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake wear warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 140,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 137,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 126,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,317 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 103,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 92,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2010 82,508 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 72,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,557 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,313 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 45,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 28,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,892 miles

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 JXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

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

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