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KP53 GXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,355 mi
Last recorded127,355 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,355 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 127,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,415 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 101,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,970 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,566 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,268 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 45,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,333 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,766 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 25,286 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KP53 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

KP53 GXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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