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KN53 VML

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,276 mi
Last recorded136,276 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 136,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2mm

rear suspension components corroded

screen washers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

corrosion around rear subframe mountings

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower arms

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear exhaust corroded

screen washers poor

Fail 3 Nov 2023 135,375 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

corrosion around rear subframe mountings

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower arms

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear exhaust corroded

screen washers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,383 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 127,383 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,877 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

o/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

o/s/f lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated

screen washers poor

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,601 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Glow plug warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 118,601 miles

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

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

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Glow plug warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,276 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators and worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2017 114,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators and worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,135 miles

Corrosion starting in various suspension components

Offside front, front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,135 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front rear arm ball joint going up (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting in various suspension components

Offside front, front lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,122 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 84,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre worn to manufactures wear markers

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,868 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to manufactures wear markers

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn to approx. 4mm

rear exhaust mount split

slight discolouring to rear number plate

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,011 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,011 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,215 miles

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

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 VML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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