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KN53 LXM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,689 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear tyres slightly out of shape

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,942 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded due to non use

Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 57,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,768 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,792 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 53,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,374 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2011 50,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,799 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,766 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,544 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,505 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 LXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

KN53 LXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is KN53 LXM safe to buy?

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