MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front engine covers & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front & Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre slight cut in outer side wall
sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear no. plate deteriorated
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear no. plate deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KN53 ULT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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