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KP53 GFO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,619 mi
Last recorded124,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside componenets

Pass 8 Jul 2021 122,708 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2021 122,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 121,002 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,754 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,624 miles

lamp warning on dash

nearside rear anti roll bar link rubber bush insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

lamp warning on dash

nearside rear anti roll bar link rubber bush insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,981 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 82,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,060 miles

front brake pad's app.85% worn, also brake disc's worn, reccomend front disc's & pads replaced soon.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 64,060 miles

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

front brake pad's app.85% worn, also brake disc's worn, reccomend front disc's & pads replaced soon.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 50,425 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
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KP53 GFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KP53 GFO, 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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KP53 GFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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