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KP53 GFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

192,638 mi
Last recorded192,638 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 192,638 miles

nearside front rear ball joint has slight play

rear tyres wearing down on legal limit offside and nearside

Pass 16 Dec 2014 189,386 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 186,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 186,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 183,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 180,034 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 175,792 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 167,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 134,622 miles

nearside side indicator lense cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 105,787 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 10 Oct 2006 88,983 miles

windscreen chipped.

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 GFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GFU, 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 KP53 GFU registered?

KP53 GFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is KP53 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 GFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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