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KL53 ZGW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,342 mi
Last recorded37,342 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ZGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,342 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 37,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 27,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,674 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 24,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 22,464 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 17,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 11,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,870 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 9,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 8,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 7,870 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 6,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 5,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 5,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 4,306 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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KL53 ZGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KL53 ZGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL53 ZGW registered?

KL53 ZGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KL53 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 ZGW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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