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KO53 ENN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 ENN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,048 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,942 miles

ADVANCED WEAR OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,098 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 41,098 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,277 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,800 miles

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

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)

front number plate coming adrift

long travel on park brake

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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KO53 ENN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KO53 ENN, 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 KO53 ENN registered?

KO53 ENN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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