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KL53 ZGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,562 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 83,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,332 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator switch

Pass 30 May 2012 78,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 78,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 75,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 72,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 69,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,184 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,573 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 44,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KL53 ZGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGY, 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 KL53 ZGY registered?

KL53 ZGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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