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FE53 OFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,253 mi
Last recorded164,253 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 164,253 miles

brake discs wearing

brake effort front+rear low

front+rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering,brake back plates corroded

suspension components components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust slight leaks/corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2017 164,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

brake discs wearing

brake effort front+rear low

front+rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering,brake back plates corroded

suspension components components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust slight leaks/corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2016 159,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 159,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint at rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 153,566 miles

brake hoses wearing

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2015 153,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2014 150,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 150,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 150,030 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 142,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 142,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 118,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,530 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 107,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,866 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 84,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,113 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 76,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,345 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 OFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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