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CK53 ZCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,163 mi
Last recorded47,163 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,900 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 43,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,220 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s fr tyres perished on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,284 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 40,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 31,694 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,231 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,097 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres on 2.5 mm.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,009 miles

covers on under-side of vehicle and all inner wheel arches.

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 ZCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

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

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