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FL53 VHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,366 mi
Last recorded44,366 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,581 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,320 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,484 miles

advise nearside rear cracking on outter edge

advise wipers

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge and wearing low

offside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and cracking on outer edge of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,141 miles

advise both nearside tyres wearing on outer edge

advise rear number plate

Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,069 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 VHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL53 VHX?

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What year was FL53 VHX registered?

FL53 VHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is FL53 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 VHX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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