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MT53 AKJ

2003 Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto

Silver Other 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,409 mi
Last recorded145,409 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 AKJ
MakeMercedes
ModelC180 Kompressor SE Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 145,409 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 145,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 137,872 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 137,842 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 135,356 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2023 135,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,475 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,727 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 121,413 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto?

Based on 799 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,847
Miles/Year
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1
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MT53 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto in Silver with a 1,796cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT53 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MT53 AKJ registered?

MT53 AKJ is a 2003 Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is MT53 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 AKJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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