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FV53 EEM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

144,599 mi
Last recorded144,599 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 144,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 139,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some play in offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 24 Oct 2024 139,943 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Rapid 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some play in offside steering rack tie rod

Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,222 miles

Both steering rack tie rods have slight play

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Stab links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect requires alingment

Fail 10 Nov 2023 135,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Firestone Roadhawk 195/65/15 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both steering rack tie rods have slight play

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Stab links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect requires alingment

Pass 14 Nov 2022 130,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,780 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 126,780 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front(aero) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Michelin Energy Saver 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,881 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2019 119,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,917 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin enerdy saver 195/65/15 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,456 miles

both front camber arm bushes starting to split

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

slight fluctuation rear brakes

slight play in rack /tie rods ?

Fail 14 Nov 2017 111,390 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

both front camber arm bushes starting to split

engine light on

fuel pipes damp at front and under manifold suspect fuel mist ?

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

slight fluctuation rear brakes

slight play in rack /tie rods ?

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,391 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres worn out on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,204 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 91,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,775 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 86,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,279 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

1956515 E3A

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,213 miles

play nsf arb drop link, rear tyres on 2mm 1956515hre3a.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,347 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,564 miles

rear tyres 2/3 worn.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,960 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 61,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,169 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 58,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,963 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 56,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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FV53 EEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 EEM, 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 FV53 EEM registered?

FV53 EEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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