MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust tail pipe missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside front lower suspension arm (REAR) ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.
Ofrfside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.
Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside front lower suspension arm (REAR) ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.
Ofrfside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside rear tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear (2mm tread remaining).
Rear brake pads worn thin.
Nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) ball joint has play/wear but not considered excessive at this time.
Nearside front wheel binding slightly.
Nearside front wheel binding slightly.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust hanger broken but the exhaust is still adequately supported
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust hanger broken but the exhaust is still adequately supported
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brakes inbalanced by 20%.
Rear brake pads worn thin.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 FWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?
EX53 FWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.
Is EX53 FWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 FWV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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