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KN53 UYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,924 mi
Last recorded124,924 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 UYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 124,924 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 124,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,918 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 4 Aug 2021 94,908 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs & pads worn

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,367 miles

Damage to n/s wing mirror indicator case

O/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing and splitting 225/55x16

Service lamp on

Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to n/s wing mirror indicator case

O/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing and splitting 225/55x16

Service lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,050 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,390 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear anti role bar D bushes have slight play

slight damage to nearside front outer side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2018 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to nearside front outer side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,572 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

slight damage to nearside repeater lamp

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,924 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,435 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,752 miles

front wishbone bushesstarting to split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,502 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING

Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,430 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 UYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

KN53 UYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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