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AK53 MZE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,175 mi
Last recorded166,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 166,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 156,312 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 156,312 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 148,410 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,686 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,016 miles

Exhaust mounting defective.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 133,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 132,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 125,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,100 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 122,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 108,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,996 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING AND WALLS SLIGHTLY RIDGED.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,768 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,567 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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AK53 MZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZE, 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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AK53 MZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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