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AG53 KDU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,552 mi
Last recorded138,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 123,983 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 19 Jun 2013 117,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,130 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,067 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 89,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,310 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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AG53 KDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AG53 KDU, 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 AG53 KDU registered?

AG53 KDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is AG53 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 KDU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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