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FE53 ODJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,924 mi
Last recorded158,924 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 158,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 149,938 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 149,935 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,209 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,010 miles

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

smoke coming from engine bay

third brake lamp missing

Fail 24 Jul 2018 135,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,488 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2017 124,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,580 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,511 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,251 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 93,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,280 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 86,204 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

stonechips in screen

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,687 miles

nsr parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,994 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,211 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 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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