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FM52 EVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2020 112,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 105,990 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise o/s front strut mounting bearing worn

advise o/s n/s rear chassis to sub frame corroded

advise o/s n/s rear coil spring mountings corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,811 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,577 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,746 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,286 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,273 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,473 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,916 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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FM52 EVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FM52 EVJ, 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 FM52 EVJ registered?

FM52 EVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FM52 EVJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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