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KN53 LJV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,281 mi
Last recorded75,281 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,138 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded at unions

under body trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,138 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded at unions

under body trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,950 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,370 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,691 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 LJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

KN53 LJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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