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KG53 PKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,123 mi
Last recorded88,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,123 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,725 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 76,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,470 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 56,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 44,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,152 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 15,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,329 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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KG53 PKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

KG53 PKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is KG53 PKE safe to buy?

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