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DU53 KUG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,456 mi
Last recorded41,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,147cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,456 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jan 2011 41,456 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,185 miles

n/s/f tyre at tread depth limit front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,398 miles

o/s/f lower balljoint gater damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,946 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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DU53 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,147cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU53 KUG, 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 DU53 KUG registered?

DU53 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is DU53 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 KUG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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