MOT Status
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144,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front(aero) (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Michelin Energy Saver 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear number plate in poor condition
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin enerdy saver 195/65/15 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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 ?
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 ?
Both front and nearside rear tyres worn out on edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
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
play nsf arb drop link, rear tyres on 2mm 1956515hre3a.
rear tyres 2/3 worn.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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