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FE53 SNV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,980 mi
Last recorded120,980 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 120,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,756 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,151 miles

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

Offside Front Upper + nearside front upper top mounts worn

under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,971 miles

engine management light on

front brake pipes corroding

rear underbody corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2019 112,971 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light on

front brake pipes corroding

rear underbody corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,931 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light on

front brake pipes corroding

rear underbody corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,919 miles

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate coming unstuck

Fail 8 Dec 2017 106,919 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate coming unstuck

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,461 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate coming unstuck

light fuel smell under bonnet area

rear inner sill corners corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs worn &pads low

Fail 11 Dec 2015 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs worn &pads low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate coming unstuck

front tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate coming unstuck

front tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 20 Dec 2013 95,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracking

brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,331 miles

both front tyres cracking

brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust clamp splitting

engine management light on

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 10 Dec 2012 90,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust clamp splitting

engine management light on

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,212 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,484 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,788 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,803 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 48,800 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,680 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,742 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 SNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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