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DK53 GGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,075 mi
Last recorded41,075 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,075 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,066 miles

travel hand brake..front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

travel hand brake..front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,085 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)

advise parking brake adjustment

Fail 24 Sep 2010 38,085 miles

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

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)

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,735 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,676 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,676 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,141 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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DK53 GGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK53 GGE, 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 DK53 GGE registered?

DK53 GGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is DK53 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 GGE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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