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AO53 MKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,233 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,345 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,508 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,508 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,404 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,116 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

surface rust on discs

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,064 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,222 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO53 MKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO53 MKL, 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 AO53 MKL registered?

AO53 MKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AO53 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 MKL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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