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KP53 GXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 147,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 140,946 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,944 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 133,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 125,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,164 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 116,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,899 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 93,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,417 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 84,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in off side rear tyre

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 GXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

KP53 GXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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