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CK53 LVE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 72,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,099 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 62,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,885 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 60,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 51,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 49,377 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 49,377 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 46,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,201 miles

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

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

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

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Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,057 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer eages

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 21,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,087 miles

both rear tyers colse two 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,304 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,882 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 LVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

CK53 LVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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