MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sills trim covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sills trim covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel hose fouling the nearside anti roll bar at the rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel hose fouling the nearside anti roll bar at the rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 FTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 FTC, 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 FTC registered?
EX53 FTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2003.
Is EX53 FTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 FTC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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