MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
481,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
chips in front screen / front wiper smearing screen / slight play in front wheel bearings /
play in both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chips in front screen / front wiper smearing screen / slight play in front wheel bearings /
play in both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes
movement in nsr drop link / movement in ront wheel bearings
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
slight uneven werness to nsf tyre/PAS sounds noisy/slight play in front wheel, bearings/brakes pipe badly corroding/rear pads look low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Upper 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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FV53 AYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 FV53 AYY, 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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How do I check the history of FV53 AYY?
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What year was FV53 AYY registered?
FV53 AYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is FV53 AYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV53 AYY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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