MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
(ignition sticking
Offside Front brake wear ind fitted wrong (rubbing rim)
brake pipe painted
engine light on
screen washer light on
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
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
exhaust bracket crodded
Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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