MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FD53 KFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FD53 KFA, 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 FD53 KFA registered?
FD53 KFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is FD53 KFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD53 KFA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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