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FV53 HDH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,961 mi
Last recorded132,961 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 132,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sounds like injector is leaking compresion but engine covers fitted so can't check

Fail 23 Oct 2014 132,944 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sounds like injector is leaking compresion but engine covers fitted so can't check

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 120,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,846 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,983 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,741 miles

play in o/s/f track rod end

rear tyres down to legal limit.

Pass 29 Nov 2006

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 HDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV53 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

FV53 HDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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