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BK53 FKT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,663 miles

Centre exhaust mounting hook snapped.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 147,641 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mounting hook snapped.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,334 miles

*Inter pipe hanger bracket corroded and fractured away*

*N/s/r metal brake pipe corroded*

*O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded*

Both front lower front suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

Both rear lower, front suspension arms heavily corroded

Buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim

Crack o/s of windscreen

Front no. plate cracked

General underside corrosion at rear

N/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush splitting

Rear No. plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2014 141,334 miles

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

*Inter pipe hanger bracket corroded and fractured away*

*N/s/r metal brake pipe corroded*

*O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded*

Both front lower front suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

Both rear lower, front suspension arms heavily corroded

Buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim

Crack o/s of windscreen

Front no. plate cracked

General underside corrosion at rear

N/s/f lower rear suspension arm bush splitting

Rear No. plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 136,217 miles

*O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded*

*Rear no. plate discoloured*

Buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim

Exhaust inter pipe hanger bracket fractured and adrift

Front no. plate cracked

N/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower front arm ball joint gaiters adrift

N/s/f suspension lower rear arm bush seperating

Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,546 miles

Both front lower front suspension arm ball joint gaiters split

Buckle n/s/f outer wheel rim

Crack in centre of windscreen

Exhaust inter pipe mounting bracket corroded and fractured away

Front No. plate cracked

N/s/f and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit

Oil mist rear diff

Rear No. plate discoloured

Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,500 miles

Inter pipe hanger bracket corroded and breaking up

N/s/f lower suspension arm bush perished and seperating

O/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter adrift

Slight play/wear both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2010 112,835 miles

crack in o/s of windscreen

front number plate cracked and damaged

front wipers smear

rear number plate discoloured

rear silencer hanger brackets corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,061 miles

crack in o/s of windscreen

front number plate cracked

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,061 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in o/s of windscreen

front number plate cracked

front wipers smear screen

play/wear o/s track rod end

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,446 miles

both rear tyres low tread

crack in o/s of windscreen

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer door handle sticking

play wear o/s track rod end

rear number plate discoloured

slight play o/s tie rod

Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,500 miles

crack in centre of windscreen

front wipers smear

rear number plate faded

wear in n/s track rod end

Fail 23 Aug 2007 63,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,189 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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BK53 FKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BK53 FKT, 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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BK53 FKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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