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AK53 MXO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,429 mi
Last recorded151,429 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 151,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE Offside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 140,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 n\s off\s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 138,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,687 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 131,687 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 129,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,879 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 122,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,680 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,469 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,834 miles

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

Oil leak

steering rack slight seepage of oil

Fail 1 Dec 2014 88,834 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)

Offside 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)

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

Oil leak

steering rack slight seepage of oil

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,167 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,947 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 MXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

AK53 MXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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