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KU53 GZF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,776 mi
Last recorded111,776 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,649 miles

Front number plate slight crack

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator glass crack

Nearside Rear outer rim slight damage

Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,649 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate slight crack

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator glass crack

Nearside Rear outer rim slight damage

Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear Direction(s) indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,146 miles

Ball joints got slightly play

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,696 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 43,696 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,423 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 42,423 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 42,383 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,522 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,845 miles

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 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

KU53 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 GZF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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