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KG53 KWN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,337 mi
Last recorded138,337 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 KWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 138,337 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 138,337 miles

Front Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 130,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 125,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,487 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,498 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2011 68,589 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,592 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 41,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front pads appear low

Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,568 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

windscreen may need re taping before moving

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,568 miles

windscreen may need re taping before moving

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,514 miles

Slight play front hub/steering area

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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KG53 KWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KG53 KWN, 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 KG53 KWN registered?

KG53 KWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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