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KR53 JYO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,106 mi
Last recorded131,106 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 126,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 119,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,885 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 110,885 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,290 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light has been blanked off

Fail 6 Mar 2014 109,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 109,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 109,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise engine management light on,plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle advise removal and reinspection

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,217 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,372 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 89,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2010 75,330 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 75,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,330 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 41,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,639 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 JYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO registered?

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

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