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KS53 SWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 72,244 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 72,234 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,786 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,459 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,507 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,395 miles

advise parking brake knotchy in opperation

Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,803 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 SWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

KS53 SWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KS53 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 SWJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS53 SWJ have outstanding finance?

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