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FL53 MFE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

270,029 mi
Last recorded270,029 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 270,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bendy (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under floor by brakes/suspension/brakes (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank black seal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear service and rear both hand brakes needs adjustment

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 157,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 151,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 132,245 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 132,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,591 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n.s.f. tyre worn on inside edge

noise from n.s.f. when braking ???

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both track rod ends been heated up

o.s. wiper poor

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,404 miles

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn low on outer edges poss track out ??

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,930 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,235 miles

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

oil around offside steering rack gaitor possible engine oil leak.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,234 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil around offside steering rack gaitor possible engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,183 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 MFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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