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FH53 UPN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,287 mi
Last recorded159,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 159,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 155,252 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Fail 23 May 2019 155,250 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (2.5mm) & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 151,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both side tyre slightly worn inner edge and cracking outer wall

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 151,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both side tyre slightly worn inner edge and cracking outer wall

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 148,072 miles

Central Rear high level brake light taped up

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge & has slight chunks out of outer sidewall ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

plastic covers underside limiting view of brake & fuel pipes e.t.c.

surface corrosion to underside / suspension & steering components e.t.c.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 148,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight inop (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Central Rear high level brake light taped up

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge & has slight chunks out of outer sidewall ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

plastic covers underside limiting view of brake & fuel pipes e.t.c.

surface corrosion to underside / suspension & steering components e.t.c.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 142,562 miles

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

under trays fitted covering some underbody components

Fail 8 Jun 2016 142,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

under trays fitted covering some underbody components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside door mirror glass in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 130,627 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 130,625 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 112,511 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 110,790 miles

front brake discs very worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 110,790 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,226 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 101,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 81,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,911 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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FH53 UPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPN, 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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FH53 UPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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