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KU53 GYD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,789 mi
Last recorded168,789 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 GYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 168,789 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 168,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 168,760 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 168,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 159,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 146,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 146,485 miles

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

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 10 Aug 2009 133,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 133,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 115,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 107,639 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f bearing slight play

o/s/f seat belt on go all way back

Fail 27 Jul 2007 107,639 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chip in screen

o/s/f seat belt not go all way back

Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,919 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged and wires hanging

nearside front wheel outer rim scuffed

offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Fail 15 Jul 2006 78,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Wiring damaged at nearside front bumper

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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KU53 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KU53 GYD, 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 KU53 GYD registered?

KU53 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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