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KG53 NUO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,935 mi
Last recorded223,935 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 NUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 223,935 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 221,907 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 219,310 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 216,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 203,077 miles

front brake discs worn.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 189,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 173,113 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 173,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 154,992 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 154,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 139,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 125,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 104,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,278 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 66,250 miles

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

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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KG53 NUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KG53 NUO, 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 KG53 NUO registered?

KG53 NUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 NUO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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