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CK53 AOO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 148,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 147,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to n/s/r quarter.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 144,482 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 144,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 141,674 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 141,671 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 137,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 137,374 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 131,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,326 miles

EML on

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 126,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,619 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 120,619 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 107,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S sun visor does not stow away

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,619 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S sun visor does not stow away

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake 24% imbalance under release

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,131 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 41,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,505 miles

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

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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CK53 AOO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CK53 AOO, 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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CK53 AOO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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