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KS53 JXL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,111 mi
Last recorded163,111 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 163,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,661 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 154,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 146,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 142,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 133,555 miles

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

head light washers not working

Fail 2 Dec 2016 133,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has been run flate (4.1.D.1b)

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

head light washers not working

Pass 18 Dec 2015 128,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 122,743 miles

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

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

central locking does not work on n/s/front door

Fail 11 Dec 2014 122,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

central locking does not work on n/s/front door

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,265 miles

both front lower torque arm bushes starting to split

large wear lip on front brake disks

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2010 97,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,733 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,148 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,161 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 JXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

KS53 JXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KS53 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 JXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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