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EX53 GKG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,507 mi
Last recorded40,507 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 GKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,507 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has cut

Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,243 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

gearbox has slight leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,774 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn unevenly on outside edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn unevenly on outside edge.

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn and bald on outside edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,461 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,978 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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EX53 GKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX53 GKG, 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 EX53 GKG registered?

EX53 GKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is EX53 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 GKG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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