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FE53 OCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,850 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 116,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 86,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 86,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,133 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,088 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,434 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,875 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 OCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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