MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
smoke coming from engine bay
third brake lamp missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
smoke coming from engine bay
third brake lamp missing
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
oil leak
High level brake light covered over with tape
Horn loosing volume
Plastic covers on outer sills
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted
Fuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)
Indicator switch faulty Not staying on when indicating right (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
High level brake light covered over with tape
Horn loosing volume
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic covers on outer sills
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake performance (Borderline)
Plastic covers on outer sills
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Plastic covers on outer sills
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
stonechips in screen
nsr parking brake reading slightly low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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FE53 ODJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 ODJ, 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 ODJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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