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GK53 LDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,845 mi
Last recorded90,845 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,236 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 24 Mar 2016 61,820 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Headlamp lens discoloured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,820 miles

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

Front discs and pads worn

Gearbox exhaust mount and centre exhaust mount broken

Headlamp lens discoloured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe

offside rear tyre has run flat damage to sidewalls

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,550 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 53,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,232 miles

airbag light on

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,896 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,803 miles

drivers seat warning lamp on.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat warning lamp on.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,988 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,214 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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GK53 LDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK53 LDF, 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 GK53 LDF registered?

GK53 LDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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