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BK53 ZKD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,611 mi
Last recorded28,611 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,611 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 28,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre rear exhaust hanger detatched;but exhaust system secure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,813 miles

Indicator switch becoming faulty??

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,767 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,653 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 14,653 miles

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

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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 ZKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK53 ZKD, 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 BK53 ZKD registered?

BK53 ZKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 ZKD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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