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KN53 HVA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,213 mi
Last recorded185,213 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 185,213 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 181,571 miles

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

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

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 6 Oct 2021 176,992 miles

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

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

underbody has covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 170,292 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame has surface corrosion but solid at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sills and under body covered.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 170,290 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame has surface corrosion but solid at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sills and under body covered.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 165,510 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 161,724 miles

sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2017 155,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 149,115 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn on inside

hand brake low effort

rear exhaust bracket broke

service brake low effort

Pass 23 Oct 2015 141,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 141,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,158 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 98,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,333 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 68,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,818 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 HVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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