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DE53 FKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

218,030 mi
Last recorded218,030 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 218,030 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

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

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 218,017 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to under body and suspension

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 209,311 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

indicator stalk worn

spring brackets corroded

underbody and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 197,830 miles

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

brake pipes corroded,some covered in grease

corrosion to underbody

front spring brackets corroded

indicator stalk worn

Pass 3 Feb 2015 184,774 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

indicater stalk worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 162,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody and rear wheel arches

Fail 3 Sep 2013 162,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody and rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Sep 2012 148,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 135,215 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 135,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 120,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,758 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 103,753 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 90,567 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 90,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,047 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,478 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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DE53 FKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE53 FKZ, 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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DE53 FKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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