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KN53 PKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,023 mi
Last recorded124,023 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2020 124,023 miles

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

Front both tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and slightly damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 124,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured and slightly damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,833 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,969 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,087 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,086 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2015 89,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 69,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 51,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 43,203 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 43,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 35,720 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,129 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,128 miles

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

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

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 PKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

KN53 PKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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