MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
tray fitted under the car
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all suspension bushes worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear ex braket broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)
Nearside front fog light inop
Offside front fog lamp missing
Rear number plate deteriorated
Slight play in steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front fog light inop
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front fog lamp missing
Rear number plate deteriorated
Slight play in steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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FP53 VGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FP53 VGM, 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 VGM registered?
FP53 VGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is FP53 VGM safe to buy?
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