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FA53 CVW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both sides

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point very corroded but outside of prescribed area nearside slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 135,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point very corroded but outside of prescribed area nearside slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 123,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 117,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 117,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 112,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 106,990 miles

Engine Management Light On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,057 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,475 miles

engine light on

o/s front tyre has small side cuts on inner surface

Fail 21 Mar 2014 101,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o\s front tyre has small cuts on inner tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2013 98,863 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 81,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,461 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,980 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,958 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 36,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,344 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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FA53 CVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA53 CVW, 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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FA53 CVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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