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KU53 EXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,808 mi
Last recorded151,808 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 151,808 miles

Nearside Front inner brake pad on limit

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link has play

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle mounts corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear outer wheel arch corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 24 Sep 2024 146,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 146,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit ROAD TEST CAR3.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 142,735 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 142,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,228 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 109,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,624 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 97,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,665 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,011 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 74,153 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 71,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,915 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 44,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,862 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 EXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU53 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

KU53 EXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 EXJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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