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KU53 EVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 110,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover loose

Fail 10 May 2022 110,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover loose

Pass 1 May 2021 106,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine undercover & underbody cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 106,096 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine undercover & underbody cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,436 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,746 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,200 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,903 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 57,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,235 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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KU53 EVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KU53 EVJ, 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 KU53 EVJ registered?

KU53 EVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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