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KN53 AGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

313,218 mi
Last recorded313,218 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 AGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 313,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body damage

Fail 26 Nov 2019 313,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 183,612 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 183,612 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 174,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 174,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 166,928 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 166,928 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 147,675 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 147,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,233 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 87,233 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,800 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 80,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,365 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,192 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,320 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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KN53 AGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN53 AGZ, 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 KN53 AGZ registered?

KN53 AGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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