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KG53 ZYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,145 mi
Last recorded168,145 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 168,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 164,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 153,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,528 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 143,528 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2014 132,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,885 miles

n/s rear brake pipe heavily corroded

rear suspension components & subframe rusty

slight play in front track control arm ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,048 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,057 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,165 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid contaminated

nearside rear brake disc slightly distorted

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,262 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,054 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,054 miles

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

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

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

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 ZYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

KG53 ZYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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