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FB53 GOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,018 mi
Last recorded112,018 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,018 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake pedal not releasing fully

Fail 16 Jan 2016 84,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake pedal not releasing fully

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,613 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,001 miles

esp light on

n/s front tyre has cut in sidewaall

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,034 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,625 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 GOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FB53 GOA, 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 FB53 GOA registered?

FB53 GOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FB53 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 GOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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