MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front tyre walls weak all rear suspension worn and weak
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
front tyre walls weak all rear suspension worn and weak
brake pipes rusty all tyre wall weak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes rusty all tyre wall weak
Corrosion to underside
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 MFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FL53 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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