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FG53 NYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,627 mi
Last recorded151,627 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 151,627 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 151,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,621 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 145,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken , showing white light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 137,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 137,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,684 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 130,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 117,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 95,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,616 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,616 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,251 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,251 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,692 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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FG53 NYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG53 NYH, 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 FG53 NYH registered?

FG53 NYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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