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FM53 CEY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,287 mi
Last recorded76,287 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2008 76,287 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,126 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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FM53 CEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM53 CEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM53 CEY?

You can check the full history of FM53 CEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM53 CEY registered?

FM53 CEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FM53 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 CEY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM53 CEY have outstanding finance?

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