MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
EML light on
switch gear loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
EML light on
switch gear loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Wheel bolt(s) missing One from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine Managment light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs
Centre exhaust corroding
Check engine mil illuminated
General corrosion to rear subframe and components
O/s door check strap broken and insecure
O/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination of underside and components
Rear brake hoses deteriorating
Some deterioration to front suspenion arm bushes
Some uneven wear to both rear tyres
Uneven wear to front tyres
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs
Air leak n/s of engine, idle erratic and surging
Centre exhaust corroding
Check engine mil illuminated
General corrosion to rear subframe and components
O/s door check strap broken and insecure
O/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination of underside and components
Rear brake hoses deteriorating
Some deterioration to front suspenion arm bushes
Some uneven wear to both rear tyres
Uneven wear to front tyres
engine check warning light on dash on
outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Grinding noise from o/s park brake
Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs and pads worn to service limits
Grinding noise from o/s park brake
N/s/f tyre worn to limits on outer edge
O/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure
Rear brake pads very close to mot limit and beyond service limits
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KN53 UKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 UKA, 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 UKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2003.
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