MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to fronts at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55v16 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55v16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55v16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay
under trays obscuring items under the vehicle
plastic under trays fitted
rear brake pipe is corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 FUA 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 EX53 FUA, 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 FUA registered?
EX53 FUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.
Is EX53 FUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 FUA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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