MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted covering some underbody components
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside door mirror glass in poor condition
undertrays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
front brake discs very worn
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front brake discs very worn
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)
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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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