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GY53 KPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

198,120 mi
Last recorded198,120 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 198,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 186,729 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 186,729 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 162,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 152,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 130,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 112,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,631 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,871 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 64,966 miles

front and rear number plate starting to delamenate

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,390 miles

stone chip front windscreen

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 KPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GY53 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

GY53 KPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is GY53 KPJ safe to buy?

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