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EN53 KNC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,020 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,524 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 93,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,181 miles

front to rear under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

offside front wheel stiff to turn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on

front to rear under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

offside front wheel stiff to turn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,118 miles

EML light on dashboard

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 85,118 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on dashboard

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,635 miles

front to rear under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of components.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,635 miles

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

front to rear under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,595 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 72,595 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake disc showing signs of discolouring through heat.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,430 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,890 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,811 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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EN53 KNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN53 KNC, 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 EN53 KNC registered?

EN53 KNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EN53 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 KNC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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