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KN53 NJO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 114,402 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,334 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,834 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 107,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread is low 2.8mm

offside rear tyre is starting to get low 3.0mm

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,438 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 77,438 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front and rear bumpers not fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,226 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,759 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are starting to wear close to tread indicators

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,755 miles

front tyres are wearing unevenly

offside and nearside front tyre treads are starting to wear close to legal requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,688 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 59,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,349 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 NJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

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

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