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FE53 OFH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,975 mi
Last recorded58,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working intermittent fault on switch (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,697 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,417 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,038 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,037 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,540 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,962 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 37,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,954 miles

front tyres treads cracking/splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,505 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 OFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OFH, 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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What year was FE53 OFH registered?

FE53 OFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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