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FL53 MDE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,839 mi
Last recorded130,839 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 130,839 miles

Engine covers fitted & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 130,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2019 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,326 miles

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

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Fail 18 Sep 2016 98,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint to the rear (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

N/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint to the rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,112 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,649 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,774 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,767 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front tyre bold on inner edghe.no cords visible

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,152 miles

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,438 miles

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

nearside rear body trim missing

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,643 miles

Rear No plate faded

Trim missing from N/S/R

Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,080 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 40,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,314 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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FL53 MDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL53 MDE, 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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FL53 MDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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