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KX53 BJK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,579 mi
Last recorded98,579 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,579 miles

Nearside Front mirror side repeater lens broken / 1 of 3 led inop

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre very close to legal limit / 2mm

under trays fitted so full underside inspection can not be carried out

Fail 4 Feb 2017 98,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s / f headlamp level sensor broken (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low o/s /f headlamp level sensor broken (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front mirror side repeater lens broken / 1 of 3 led inop

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear anti roll bar d bush worn / play

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link lower bush has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre very close to legal limit / 2mm

rear coil springs corroded

under trays fitted so full underside inspection can not be carried out

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,935 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,819 miles

O/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,794 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,370 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,940 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,940 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,632 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 23,632 miles

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

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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KX53 BJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KX53 BJK, 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 KX53 BJK registered?

KX53 BJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 BJK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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