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KO53 GGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 GGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 142,878 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 142,878 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 140,480 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 137,500 miles

Rear suspension rusty

flexi hoses perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2016 137,500 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flexi hoses perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,920 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 117,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 108,049 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 108,049 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,234 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2010 87,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Dec 2010 87,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,695 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,197 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,461 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 36,988 miles

Both rear tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Front brake pads getting low

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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KO53 GGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KO53 GGZ, 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 KO53 GGZ registered?

KO53 GGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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