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FM52 FVV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,329 miles

Covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 109,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 101,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust joint has retaining bolt missing

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak slightly from rear diff ()

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,275 miles

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolts snapped in both middle section clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 May 2015 82,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 77,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,413 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 68,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

tracking check due to condition of tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,832 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,638 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 FVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

FM52 FVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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