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KM53 GNV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,503 mi
Last recorded124,503 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,503 miles

Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,986 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded and covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 105,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,446 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight play in o-s front wheel bearing and o-s steering

Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight play in o-s front wheel bearing and o-s steering

Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 93,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,641 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,601 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,679 miles

rear tyres getting thin on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 77,648 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,934 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 72,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,249 miles

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

nearside.front.tyre.wearing.on.outer.edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,662 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 16 Sep 2009 48,290 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,782 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 GNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM53 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

KM53 GNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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