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KM53 WDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,959 mi
Last recorded45,959 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 45,959 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 45,465 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 45,211 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,354 miles

offside rear tyre worn low close to markers 195/65/15

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2022 44,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn low close to markers 195/65/15

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,632 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** Strong advise ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 41,877 miles

Both front lower suspension arm leading bushes worn/splitting

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various body damage

Fail 16 Nov 2018 40,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various body damage

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,910 miles

Both front leading lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside front slight wheel bearing play

Offside rear tyre wearing low 195/65R15

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to wearing indicator mark and edges are worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,610 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front door central locking flutters when operated

tracking required

Fail 17 Nov 2015 37,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front door central locking flutters when operated

tracking required

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,571 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front door lock motor fault (flutters)

nearside front leading lower arm bushes split

tracking recommended

Fail 11 Nov 2014 36,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front door lock motor fault (flutters)

nearside front leading lower arm bushes split

tracking recommended

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,677 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

nearside front central locking faulty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,720 miles

nearside front central locking motor bouncing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,603 miles

rear merc star broken

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,926 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,415 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 26,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,458 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 21,458 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

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 WDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

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

Is KM53 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 WDN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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