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FM53 JYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,873 mi
Last recorded110,873 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,873 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides of vehicle near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 110,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides of vehicle near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,678 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,752 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 104,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,855 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,412 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 91,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,030 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 9 Jul 2013 68,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,993 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2011 55,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,570 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,278 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,269 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 30,848 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 FM53 JYJ, 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

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What year was FM53 JYJ registered?

FM53 JYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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