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AV53 FBC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 104,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,038 miles

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 21 Aug 2024 101,577 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,251 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension components

front suspension lower arm bushes worn & perished

offside front col spring corroded at base

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,743 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,149 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,090 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,090 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 81,730 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,240 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 77,240 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear metal support bracket for exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under tray cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 49,738 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AV53 FBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV53 FBC, 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 AV53 FBC registered?

AV53 FBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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