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FP53 ORK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,449 mi
Last recorded91,449 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ORK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 91,418 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,745 miles

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

under body shields fitted.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under body shields fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,619 miles

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

o/s rear suspension arm bush noisey in operation.

plastic trays fitted to under body.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,619 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

o/s rear suspension arm bush noisey in operation.

plastic trays fitted to under body.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,540 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,540 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,506 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,160 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,713 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,594 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 18,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,523 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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FP53 ORK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP53 ORK, 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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What year was FP53 ORK registered?

FP53 ORK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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