2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KN53 AMK
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15/10/2003. Recorded mileage 131,642 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2148cc
KN53 AMK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 131,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KN53 AMK Mileage History
- 31/10/200638,002 mi
- 30/10/200743,634 mi+5,632 mi
- 21/05/200951,913 mi+8,279 mi
- 22/05/200951,921 mi+8 mi
- 28/05/201059,293 mi+7,372 mi
- 02/06/201167,577 mi+8,284 mi
- 03/06/201167,591 mi+14 mi
- 08/06/201274,236 mi+6,645 mi
- 10/06/201378,534 mi+4,298 mi
- 06/01/201586,983 mi+8,449 mi
- 07/01/201586,988 mi+5 mi
- 10/10/201687,174 mi+186 mi
- 10/10/201687,183 mi+9 mi
- 31/07/201788,121 mi+938 mi
- 31/07/201788,121 mi
- 05/07/201892,238 mi+4,117 mi
- 18/07/2019105,473 mi+13,235 mi
- 23/07/2019105,473 mi
- 30/01/2021111,669 mi+6,196 mi
- 12/02/2021111,690 mi+21 mi
- 10/02/2022115,775 mi+4,085 mi
- 10/02/2022115,777 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/2023121,398 mi+5,621 mi
- 04/02/2023121,518 mi+120 mi
- 05/02/2024125,764 mi+4,246 mi
- 05/02/2024125,764 mi
- 11/02/2025126,932 mi+1,168 mi
- 27/01/2026131,642 mi+4,710 mi
- 27/01/2026131,642 mi
Average of roughly 4,866 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
KN53 AMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (KN53 AMK) between October 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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