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EX53 FUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,692 mi
Last recorded154,692 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 154,692 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 154,692 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 147,846 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 147,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 129,964 miles

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 121,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 121,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 103,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 103,846 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 87,118 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,506 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 69,498 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,387 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 56,096 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,473 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,267 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,264 miles

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.

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 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.

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