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CK53 EAM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,672 mi
Last recorded152,672 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 EAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 152,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mountings corroded-front and rear brakes juddering-o/s/f lower rear ball joint has slight play-both rear coil springs corroded-vehicle structure corroded-front suspension arm bushes perished

wipers smearing-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance-rear anti roll bar links/bushes have slight play-under vehicle covered by covers-both rear tyres on limit

Pass 14 Jun 2016 151,330 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 151,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes slight corroded

all bushes starting to perish

both front tyres cracking on edge inner & outer

Pass 31 Dec 2014 143,001 miles

all rear suspension arm bushes have slight play-all brake pipes have surface rust-engine management light on- rear brake discs are slightly scored-al 4 tyres on legal limit-front brake pads wearing low-x2 front top mounts have slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2013 138,681 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 138,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 130,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 130,475 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 121,558 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 110,818 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 110,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 80,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,346 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 30,346 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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 EAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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