MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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discs poor
front suspension arm bushes perished
rear suspension arms rusty
wipers poor
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bsh front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FE53 OEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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