MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KR53 JXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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