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KN53 MWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,372 mi
Last recorded140,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 140,372 miles

Lower under trays obscuring components.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,by fuel tank(marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded , by fuel tank (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer support corroded away from silencer.

Upper engine cover obscuring components

Pass 10 Jun 2020 136,764 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,745 miles

front suspension all bushes perished -play in

Fail 4 Jun 2019 135,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs scored

front suspension all bushes perished -play in

Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,764 miles

28 per cent imbalance

n-s-f indicator bulb starting to loose its colour

Fail 11 Jun 2018 122,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

28 per cent imbalance

coolant leak

n-s-f indicator bulb starting to loose its colour

o-s-r tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,417 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,992 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,951 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,115 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r seat belt frayed

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,484 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,710 miles

advise wheel alignment check

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,810 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)

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 MWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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