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KN53 WNC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,111 mi
Last recorded89,111 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,128 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,387 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 66,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,853 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,550 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,294 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 39,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,913 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 WNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

KN53 WNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KN53 WNC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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