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KN53 MWM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,986 mi
Last recorded161,986 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 161,986 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 143,247 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 143,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,129 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 123,098 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,102 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 118,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 113,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,807 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,594 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 69,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,629 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 MWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

KN53 MWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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