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CK53 WFB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,706 mi
Last recorded135,706 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 135,706 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 135,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 110,196 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,081 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 29 May 2019 91,041 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 87,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2017
Fail 30 May 2017 83,579 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,503 miles

all four tyres worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 26 Mar 2016 77,498 miles

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

all four tyres worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,939 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,939 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 67,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,338 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres damaged on outer side walls

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,341 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,309 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,922 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,680 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,545 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 WFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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