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EX53 FUM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,148 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 77,728 miles

o/s dipped beam pattern poor

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

O/S WIPER, POOR CLEARING ACTION.

n/s outer washer jet poor

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,728 miles

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

O/S WIPER, POOR CLEARING ACTION.

n/s outer washer jet poor

o/s dipped beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,205 miles

n/s outer washer jet poor

o/s dipped beam pattern poor

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,461 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 35,802 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 FUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

EX53 FUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EX53 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 FUM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 FUM have outstanding finance?

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