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KM53 WCN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,507 mi
Last recorded98,507 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,519 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hanger broken on middle section of exhaust.(only one mounting supporting rear section)

scratch damage to windscreen.(not seriously affecting drivers view)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 82,599 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

hanger broken on middle section of exhaust.(only one mounting supporting rear section)

scratch damage to windscreen.(not seriously affecting drivers view)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and sidewall deteriorated

some scratch damage to passengers side of windscreen.(not affecting drivers view of the road)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 78,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 72,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,151 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,135 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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KM53 WCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM53 WCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM53 WCN registered?

KM53 WCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 WCN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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