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KM53 GKV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,002 mi
Last recorded106,002 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 GKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,002 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper +lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 16 Feb 2022 105,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper +lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,739 miles

damage to n/s f

Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight damage to n/s/f

Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,726 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 98,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,122 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,552 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s top headlight fixing broken

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s top headlight fixing broken

Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,856 miles

one n/s/f headlight fixing broken

Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,856 miles

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

one n/s/f headlight fixing broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,242 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2011 77,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,866 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,321 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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KM53 GKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KM53 GKV, 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 KM53 GKV registered?

KM53 GKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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