MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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 ()
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
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust support bracket broken off
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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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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