MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear wheel arches corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Both rear wheel arches corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 OEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 OEL, 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 OEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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