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KN53 WNW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,358 mi
Last recorded146,358 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 146,358 miles

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

service brakes 51% close to min

Fail 12 Jan 2017 146,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

service brakes 51% close to min

Pass 30 Jan 2016 135,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 129,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 123,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,826 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 58,792 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,522 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

scratch to windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2006 49,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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