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KN53 HUK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,970 mi
Last recorded185,970 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 185,970 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 180,281 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 175,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

injector slight leak exhaust gas

Fail 8 Oct 2021 175,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 172,663 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 168,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 166,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 166,039 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 164,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 162,722 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 162,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 162,714 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 Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 144,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall badly cut / damaged not showing cords [strong advise]

offside front tyre sidewall badly cut / damaged not showing cords [strong advise]

offside rear light lens broken not showing white light

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,461 miles

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

front brake disc's worn close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2010 63,491 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2008 48,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2007 39,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,694 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn 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 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN53 HUK, 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 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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