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AP53 FZV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,498 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 115,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,078 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,096 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,096 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,462 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,031 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 34,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,936 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2006 27,932 miles

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

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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AP53 FZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP53 FZV, 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 AP53 FZV registered?

AP53 FZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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