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KT53 VRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,986 mi
Last recorded81,986 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted throughout underside of vehicle limiting inspection.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Lower dust cover also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Lower dust cover also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted throughout underside of vehicle limiting inspection.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,564 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket by rear diff corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2018 72,562 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective bracket by rear diff corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,319 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

one rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,870 miles

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre cracked/perished and getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre close to limit and slightly perished on wall

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,785 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres low on outer edges and perished

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/f tyres low on outer edges and perished

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,147 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge and slightly perished

small cuts on o/s/f tyre tread and slightly perished

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

h/brake release lever sticking

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge and slightly perished

small cuts on o/s/f tyre tread and slightly perished

Fail 16 Jun 2011 36,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,864 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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KT53 VRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KT53 VRJ, 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 KT53 VRJ registered?

KT53 VRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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