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FH53 CUG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,036 mi
Last recorded83,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,036 miles

Advise corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Advise corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,051 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on for more than 3 flashes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall also cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on for more than 3 flashes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall also cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,312 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 77,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,066 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,031 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,691 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pads getting low

front tyres starting to wear inner tread

Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pads getting low

front tyres starting to wear inner tread

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

S.R.S warning on dashboard

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

S.R.S warning on dashboard

offside rear tyre,inner sidewall split

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,195 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 32,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FH53 CUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH53 CUG, 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 FH53 CUG registered?

FH53 CUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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