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EX53 FKV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

180,379 mi
Last recorded180,379 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 180,379 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside handbrake reading low /requires attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear driveshaft gaitors mist/leak

exhaust corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced

rear brakes slight binding

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2023 180,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside handbrake reading low /requires attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear driveshaft gaitors mist/leak

exhaust corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced

rear brakes slight binding

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 177,740 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion to under side at rear

Fail 17 Aug 2022 177,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion to under side at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2021 175,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 173,358 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 169,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 157,519 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 157,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,786 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play in

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 134,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,942 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 107,942 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,951 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,272 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 88,272 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,148 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,581 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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EX53 FKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX53 FKV, 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 EX53 FKV registered?

EX53 FKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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