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KN53 LUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,678 mi
Last recorded60,678 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,678 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 60,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,706 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 58,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,728 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,934 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slight worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,651 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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,054 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,386 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,638 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 LUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN53 LUH registered?

KN53 LUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KN53 LUH safe to buy?

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