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FJ53 SUU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,217 mi
Last recorded110,217 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 SUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 110,217 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nsr and osr corroded not excessive over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 104,106 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,956 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 95,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,995 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower track control arm joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate low light intensity not illuminating no plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower track control arm joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure no plate lamp not secure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate no plate lamp low light intensity not illuminating no plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,969 miles

Advise both front tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Advise both front tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,839 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 49,900 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,648 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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FJ53 SUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FJ53 SUU, 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 FJ53 SUU registered?

FJ53 SUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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