MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
n/s/f tyre outter edge worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate slightly faded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate slightly faded
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate slightly faded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CK53 CKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 CKJ, 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 CK53 CKJ registered?
CK53 CKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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