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FE53 JFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 89,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r & o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,208 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 74,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,655 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,654 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,397 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking on edge of tread blocks. no cords visable

off side front tyres perising on side walls no cords visable

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,604 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,567 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,376 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,342 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,608 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,608 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,951 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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FE53 JFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE53 JFU, 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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FE53 JFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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