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KS53 RWN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,614 mi
Last recorded205,614 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 RWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 205,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 199,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARDS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARDS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 194,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 194,232 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 190,559 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 188,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 188,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.07 (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay in position(right turns) (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine MIL lit

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald edges (205/55R16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 181,723 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2016 181,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 175,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 168,130 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 168,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 160,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 152,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 142,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front foglight lense incomplete

Pass 2 Nov 2010 117,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 103,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,783 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,397 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 68,394 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,005 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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KS53 RWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KS53 RWN, 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 KS53 RWN registered?

KS53 RWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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