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AK53 ZGP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,169 mi
Last recorded145,169 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ZGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 145,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Feb 2020 145,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 133,169 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 133,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR WORN ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENS STARTING TO CLOUD (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,839 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 73,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,698 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit, screw in it, and perishing

very slight inner rim damage to n/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 48,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,034 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 ZGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

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

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