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AK53 ZFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,929 mi
Last recorded70,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ZFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 70,929 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 70,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,820 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,153 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,153 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,579 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 40,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 22,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,843 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 ZFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

AK53 ZFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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