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AK53 ZGA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 106,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 96,605 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,583 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 87,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,300 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive auto transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,775 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,457 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 74,457 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty will not stay on (1.4.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,851 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 70,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,751 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,383 miles

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

bad oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,240 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 36,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,774 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 ZGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

AK53 ZGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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