MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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handbrake pedal rubber is missing
middle section exhaust clamp is slightly cracked
nearside front mirror indicator lens is slightly damaged
nearside front tyre is low and going bald on outer tread
nearside front wiper blade is slightly smearly
rear number plate is fading
windscreen is slightly scratched nearside wiper blade lower area
wiper switch is slightly insecure
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (2.4.G.2)
handbrake pedal rubber is missing
middle section exhaust clamp is slightly cracked
nearside front mirror indicator lens is slightly damaged
nearside front tyre is low and going bald on outer tread
nearside front wiper blade is slightly smearly
rear number plate is fading
windscreen is slightly scratched nearside wiper blade lower area
wiper switch is slightly insecure
off side front tyre getting alittle low on the inner edge
rear number plate fading
slight inner rack play off side front
slight play both front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
brake pad light on
front pads getting alittle low
off side front tyre getting alittle low on the inner edge
rear number plate fading
slight inner rack play off side front
slight play both front wheel bearing
nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges
offside front tyre outer side wall perishing
rear number plate fading
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
offside rear tyre has 2mm tread
rear number plate fading
offside rear tyre has 2mm tread
rear number plate fading
nearside rear tyre starting to wear low and outer side wall perishing
offside rear tyre starting to wear low
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread
both rear tyres have 2mm tread
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 VKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VKB, 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 FL53 VKB registered?
FL53 VKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is FL53 VKB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL53 VKB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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