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KU53 GZG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,737 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 85,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator fault

Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged

Offside Front tyre has small cut in outer side wall but no cords showing + getting low on tread

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged

Offside Front tyre has small cut in outer side wall but no cords showing + getting low on tread

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 89,183 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2016 83,105 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 83,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,351 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,946 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,219 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,674 miles

Front wipers.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,835 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,008 miles

nsr tyre has large cut in sidewall

nsr tyre worn close to limit

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 GZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KU53 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

KU53 GZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is KU53 GZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 GZG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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