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KN53 HUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,705 mi
Last recorded158,705 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 158,705 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2025 158,705 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,181 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 150,181 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 141,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 141,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 134,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,759 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 125,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on the rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 92W (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,936 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray(S0 fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 108,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray(S0 fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,681 miles

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

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

under shields obscuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 101,681 miles

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

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

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

under shields obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,418 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,719 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,778 miles

front discs and pads getting low

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 HUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

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

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