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AK53 ZFC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,439 mi
Last recorded113,439 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 44,589 miles

Emissions not tested uneven idle (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,112 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,191 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,191 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,742 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,742 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,465 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,037 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2008 65,899 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,891 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2007 58,891 miles

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

Engine undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,642 miles

Nearside Front 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 ZFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

AK53 ZFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 ZFC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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