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KS53 AXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,923 mi
Last recorded150,923 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 150,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 150,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure DAMAGED (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKET DETACHED & SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,931 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 141,931 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 budget inner half of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread worn 1956515 hankook (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars inner treads 1956515 avon

Pass 9 Jan 2017 130,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin poss rear warning light on (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,582 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2014 104,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,772 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to offside rear unable to check seat belt

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,129 miles

advise rear brake inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Dec 2009 52,129 miles

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

advise rear brake inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,973 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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KS53 AXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS53 AXJ, 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 KS53 AXJ registered?

KS53 AXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is KS53 AXJ safe to buy?

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