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KN53 WNG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,589 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,573 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 63,434 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011
Fail 27 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,603 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2008 29,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,417 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,659 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2006 24,112 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

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

Is KN53 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 WNG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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