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FB53 DBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,116 mi
Last recorded195,116 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 195,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged but unlikely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 195,116 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged but unlikely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 178,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 171,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 153,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Feb 2016 153,335 miles

Macpherson strut insecure to hub bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Jan 2015 149,572 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 149,572 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 146,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 141,743 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 141,742 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,508 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 134,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 119,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,922 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,784 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,008 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

small chip in front screen

Fail 30 Jan 2008 75,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,635 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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FB53 DBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FB53 DBV, 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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FB53 DBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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