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FG53 DFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,543 mi
Last recorded114,543 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 DFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,543 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 105,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 96,917 miles

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))

Fail 14 May 2024 96,730 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2023 82,415 miles

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.

Pass 31 May 2022 69,564 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 69,539 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 59,704 miles

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.

Pass 29 May 2020 52,581 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,241 miles

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.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,395 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,478 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,054 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 29,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,404 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 21,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,497 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 18,497 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,946 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 11,946 miles

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?

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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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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