MOT Status
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114,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All rear suspension bushes perished
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear silencer corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING & DETERIORATING.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured FRONT & REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT REAR DIFF OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING & DETERIORATING.
Central CENTRE EXHAUST JOINING CLAMP SPLITTING ,REPLACE A.S.A.P.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured FRONT & REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT REAR DIFF OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
CAT TO CENTRE SECTION JOINING CLAMP READY TO SNAP.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SHOWING SLIGHTLY WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front NSF WIPER BLADE READY FOR CHANGING.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
OUTER SILL COVERS POSSIBLE OBSCURING SOME CORROSION.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))
UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PLASTIC COVERS OBSCURING LOWER SPRING SEAT BOTH SIDES
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PLASTIC COVERS OBSCURING LOWER SPRING SEAT BOTH SIDES
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.
All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL INDICATOR BULBS SHOWING SLIGHT WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,LIPPED,&CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
AUXILIARY BELT CRACKING.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE 2008 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,2MM TREAD LEFT.(195-65X15V (5.2.3 (e))
REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread
Nearside Rear tyre low tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FG53 DFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 FG53 DFZ, 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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FG53 DFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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