MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear pads look low
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
rear pads look low
front lower arm bushes starting to split
front tyres woro on edges
nsf tyre worn on edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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FM53 CDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FM53 CDX, 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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How do I check the history of FM53 CDX?
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What year was FM53 CDX registered?
FM53 CDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is FM53 CDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 CDX shows 18 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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