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KW53 BJO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,052 mi
Last recorded115,052 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,052 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted do not allow full underbody inspection

nearside front steering inner rack free play

offside front steering inner rack free play

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,652 miles

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

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

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,048 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 73,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 59,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,147 miles

n/s side repeater lens cracked

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre at 2mm in centre section

Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,681 miles

cuts in nsf tyre sidewall

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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KW53 BJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KW53 BJO, 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 KW53 BJO registered?

KW53 BJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is KW53 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW53 BJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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