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GY53 KKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,737 mi
Last recorded132,737 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 132,737 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

headlamps cloudy

Fail 20 Nov 2020 132,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

headlamps cloudy

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met the limits 16%

Fail 15 Nov 2019 126,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met the limits 16%

Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,259 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 115,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,594 miles

both front wheel bearings have very minor play

near side front inner track rod has very minor play in ball joint

near side front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

both front wheel bearings have very minor play

near side front inner track rod has very minor play in ball joint

near side front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,986 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low on tread

front brake pads are wearing low

n/s/f fog lamp lense is cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 67,472 miles

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

Deep cut to NSF tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,101 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,408 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,797 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 20,750 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,880 miles

front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,360 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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GY53 KKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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