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KM53 GWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,810 mi
Last recorded70,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 GWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension arms

nearside front coil spring lower end missing but still located

slight damage to front number plate

some deterioration to rear number plate

some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,820 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to suspension components/rear sub-frame

slight damage to front number plate/deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 25 May 2022 66,391 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/sub-frame

Fail 25 May 2022 66,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/sub-frame

Pass 12 Jun 2021 62,947 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2021 62,947 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

brake pipes greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has damage and deterioration

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has damage and deterioration to outer side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,668 miles

damage and deterioration to offside front tyre outer side wall

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,927 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,835 miles

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,814 miles

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

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

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

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,171 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,611 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

some wear to front tyres on edges

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 GWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GWF, 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 KM53 GWF registered?

KM53 GWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is KM53 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 GWF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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