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GY53 KKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,265 mi
Last recorded124,265 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 124,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,252 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,364 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 6 Nov 2014 95,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,702 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,932 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,447 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,391 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,059 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 10 May 2008 38,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,238 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GY53 KKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY53 KKA, 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 GY53 KKA registered?

GY53 KKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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