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KN53 MXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 104,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 104,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Towball not fitted at time of test

Undertrays fitted

n/s headlamp on upper limit - wont adjust

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Undertrays fitted

n/s headlamp on upper limit - wont adjust

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,912 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust centre mounting corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,776 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust centre mounting corroded

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,678 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 82,678 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 75,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,144 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 67,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,307 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 60,305 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,196 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,935 miles

Both rear tyre treads are wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,935 miles

Both rear tyre treads are wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 4,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,452 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 MXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

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

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