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FE53 JHY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,267 mi
Last recorded55,267 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 55,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre valve perished.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Covers preventing inspection of lower spring seats/arms.

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 30 May 2018 52,588 miles

All rear suspension components corroded.

Covers on lower rear suspension arms preventing examination.

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre valve deteriorated.

Under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake piped greased.

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at flexis (3.6.B.2c)

automatic gear box leaking fluid

both front lower front lower suspention arm bushes have slight deterioation

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear suspention arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at flexis (3.6.B.2c)

automatic gear box leaking fluid

both front hubs have slight play

both front lower front lower suspention arm bushes have slight deterioation

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,260 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Gearbox has slight oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 42,259 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust hanger broken

Gearbox has slight oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,232 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 32,232 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,708 miles

all brake discs corrodding

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2010 28,701 miles

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

all brake discs corrodding

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,416 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 JHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

FE53 JHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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