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FM52 TUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 TUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,410 miles

Corrosion to brake system/components ;brake pipes near side front (major),off side rear and front to rear brake pipes.Front and rear brake hoses ferrules,front brake calipers and brake discs.

Corrosion to rear suspension;cradle,linkages,anti roll bar and (minor) to shock absorber casings

Exhaust front pipes brackets fractured

Play in off side front wheel bearing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at off side rear (1.2.1 (e))

Transmission oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 73,410 miles

Brake performance not tested **VEHICLE NOT FIT TO BE DRIVEN** (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded **DANGEROUS** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture **DANGEROUS** joint to brake hose bracket fractured (corrosion) and detached from body. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system **DANGEROUS** (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to brake system/components ;brake pipes near side front (major),off side rear and front to rear brake pipes.Front and rear brake hoses ferrules,front brake calipers and brake discs.

Corrosion to rear suspension;cradle,linkages,anti roll bar and (minor) to shock absorber casings

Exhaust front pipes brackets fractured

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap insecure/faulty (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in off side front wheel bearing

Transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,483 miles

Brake system corrosion to- rear hoses ferrules,rear hydraulic pipes and both front discs

Corrosion to rear suspension cradle including arms/linkages and anti roll bar.

Exhaust corrosion-front and middle brackets broken.Rear heatshield detached

Near side rear brake disc worn thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 94% worn /2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,483 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Brake system corrosion to- rear hoses ferrules,rear hydraulic pipes and both front discs

Corrosion to rear suspension cradle including arms/linkages and anti roll bar.

Exhaust corrosion-front and middle brackets broken.Rear heatshield detached

Near side rear brake disc worn thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 94% worn /2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,026 miles

Corrosion to -i)front brake discs ii)front suspension struts casings iii)rear anti roll bar iv)rear linkage(s) v)rear brake hose ferrules vi)rear brake pipes vii)rear telescopic dampers casings

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

viii)exhaust middle ix)exhaust front brackets broken and corroded and middle bracket broken.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,657 miles

i)Corrosion to -rear anti roll bar,both rear brake pipes,rear shock absorbers casings and inner sides of front brake discs

ii)Exhaust middle and front pipes supports fractured and corrosion to middle silencer

iii)Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,657 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated parking brake warning lamp indicates a fault (3.6.G.2)

i)Corrosion to -rear anti roll bar,both rear brake pipes,rear shock absorbers casings and inner sides of front brake discs

ii)Exhaust middle and front pipes supports fractured and corrosion to middle silencer

iii)Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 56,515 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,574 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,571 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken off

Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken off

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,063 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,458 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,959 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 TUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FM52 TUJ, 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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FM52 TUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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