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AV53 FET

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,227 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 104,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 103,706 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,946 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 102,946 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspect a blowing injector seal [not visable]

Pass 21 Dec 2018 100,475 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 100,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not work with fog lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 99,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,595 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,758 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 85,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,205 miles

The centre exhaust clamp is corroded and starting to split.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,359 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,839 miles

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 FET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 AV53 FET, 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 FET registered?

AV53 FET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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