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AK53 MZO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake dust shield damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 83,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake dust shield damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front and rear arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres perished

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides - minor play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front and rear arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres perished

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides - minor play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,799 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,162 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,177 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres treads perishing and outer edges wearing

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,385 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 MZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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