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FE53 JFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,378 mi
Last recorded171,378 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 171,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 171,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has small oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 155,843 miles

both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

engine has an oil leak but not dripping onto the floor

Fail 17 Sep 2019 155,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

engine has a heavy oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2019 155,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

engine has a heavy oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,112 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2018 145,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,525 miles

n/s indicator side repeater lense damaged and colour is slightly pale

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f rear lower arm bush in poor condition

o/s/r metal brake pipe has been greased

Fail 6 Mar 2017 123,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported metal hanger broken off (centre) (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s indicator side repeater lense damaged and colour is slightly pale

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f rear lower arm bush in poor condition

o/s/r metal brake pipe has been greased

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,449 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe to flexy hose has corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,891 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,997 miles

both front tyre have wear to outer edges

offside rear tyre has wear to outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,875 miles

unable ro fully inspect underside of vehicle, plastivc covers fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,493 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,416 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads look worn (hard to see)

rear tyres worn down to 3mm †(min 1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,685 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 JFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JFV, 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 FE53 JFV registered?

FE53 JFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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