MOT Status
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73,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release handle defective
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release handle defective
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyrea cracking around circumference between treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bonnet release faulty
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working both not working (3.4 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty not holding position when indicating to offside (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyrea cracking around circumference between treads and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bonnet release faulty
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Indicator switch faulty dont stay on/up on its own. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty indecator stalk dont stay in the up position . (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty indecator stalk dont stay in the up position . (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
gear box oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust hanger broken
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight gear box oil leak
Nearside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
N/s front track control arm ball joint rubber boot is split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dampness on underside of vehicle is from transmission
N/s front lower stabiliser arm ball joint rubber cover split
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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KS53 JXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 JXU, 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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KS53 JXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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