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CK53 WFM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 129,515 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 115,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 100,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,504 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 84,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,972 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 72,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,729 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 55,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

CK53 WFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CK53 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 WFM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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