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AK53 MXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,111 mi
Last recorded134,111 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 134,111 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))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,440 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 120,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,110 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,862 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not secure in right turn position (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,196 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,830 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 23,276 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,346 miles

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

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

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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AK53 MXG 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 73.7%.

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 AK53 MXG, 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 AK53 MXG registered?

AK53 MXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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