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KN53 AVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,460 mi
Last recorded153,460 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 153,460 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc dirt shield missing

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc back plates corroded on both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 153,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc dirt shield missing

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc back plates corroded on both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 148,622 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 142,143 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,696 miles

(ignition sticking

Offside Front brake wear ind fitted wrong (rubbing rim)

brake pipe painted

engine light on

screen washer light on

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

ignition sticking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,755 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 116,753 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,677 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,025 miles

exhaust bracket crodded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,025 miles

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Center section exhaust joint clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,847 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 75,847 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,418 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 66,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,965 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 59,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,992 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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 AVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AVC, 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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KN53 AVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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