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KM53 GNX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 GNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,303 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip in wind screen zone b

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,655 miles

Engine covers and under trays

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 86,646 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated will not remain in the release position, park brake light on (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 84,188 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,249 miles

Bonnet release needs attention

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2015 81,242 miles

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

Bonnet release needs attention

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,501 miles

offside front wing damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2013 65,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,865 miles

Damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,679 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

washers deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT DISCS THINNING

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,860 miles

O.S TYRES DOWN TOO 3ML

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,178 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 19,163 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KM53 GNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

KM53 GNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 GNX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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