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CK53 KZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,900 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,212 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and outside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2016 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and outside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,207 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,594 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 85,594 miles

Nearside Outer 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,909 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,118 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,882 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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CK53 KZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK53 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

CK53 KZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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