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FP53 VGM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,288 mi
Last recorded132,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 132,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,226 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 121,954 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 121,940 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 118,160 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 118,154 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,009 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 90,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 178,605 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 178,587 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 138,158 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 105,720 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 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.

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