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AX53 FZD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,240 mi
Last recorded205,240 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 205,240 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 205,240 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 196,938 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 196,938 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 195,595 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 195,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 181,172 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 181,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 167,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 161,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 154,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 143,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 132,890 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,334 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 97,935 miles

Crack in N/S/F indicator mirror lens

No ratchet on handbrake

O/S/F anti roll bar link Ball joint cover split upper

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,920 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,785 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,858 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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AX53 FZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX53 FZD, 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 AX53 FZD registered?

AX53 FZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is AX53 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 FZD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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