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KL53 ZHN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,741 mi
Last recorded155,741 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ZHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 155,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 153,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 151,502 miles

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

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 21 Oct 2016 149,432 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 147,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 140,942 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 140,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 129,908 miles

exhaust centre section hanger broken away

nearside front (front) supension arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,488 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,360 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 95,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,325 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,885 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)

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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KL53 ZHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KL53 ZHN, 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 KL53 ZHN registered?

KL53 ZHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KL53 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 ZHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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