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KS53 JVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,234 mi
Last recorded153,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 153,234 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 144,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 144,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 138,857 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 130,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,762 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,120 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

stonechips in windscreen

wear on both front tyre edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,508 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KS53 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

KS53 JVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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