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EX53 FNA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,237 mi
Last recorded187,237 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 187,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 174,934 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 174,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 165,272 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 156,775 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 156,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 147,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 141,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 135,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 123,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 113,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 103,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,854 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 FNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX53 FNA, 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 FNA registered?

EX53 FNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is EX53 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 FNA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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