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BK53 ZKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,252 miles

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

Front wipers slight worn.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,370 miles

Front Inner wall cracks

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,928 miles

Offside Front tyre tear but not showing white cord.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,806 miles

B service warning on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,815 miles

*** both front lower leading control arm bushes worn and split ***

*** nearside front Track rod end ball joint has developed play ***

indicator stalk faulty

nearside front wheel bearing play

wiper mechanism fouling against bonnet

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,704 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,114 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,619 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 ZKE 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 86.7%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

BK53 ZKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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