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AO53 ZTK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 117,161 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,145 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,415 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,711 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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AO53 ZTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

AO53 ZTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AO53 ZTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 ZTK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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