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KR53 GVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,282 mi
Last recorded121,282 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 117,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 117,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 108,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 107,678 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate split (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 107,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link arm bush lower worn and exsessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm balljoint rubbers top and bottom both deteriated and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate split (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washers topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 97,155 miles

Nearside Front shock top mount rubber worn

Offside Front shock top mount rubber worn

Oil leak Gearbox sump gasket / Electrical plug ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,751 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 89,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 78,473 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,695 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,671 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 54,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KR53 GVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR53 GVX, 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 KR53 GVX registered?

KR53 GVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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