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FV53 HDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,774 mi
Last recorded218,774 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 218,774 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 218,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 214,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full undertray fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 214,088 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 208,155 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 208,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

h/brake waring light on

Pass 13 Nov 2017 201,053 miles

E.m.l on H/Brake warning on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 191,272 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 191,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking around tank (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 181,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

travel in parking brake

Pass 21 Nov 2014 173,442 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 173,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 166,124 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 158,028 miles

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

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

s.r.s system lamp indicates a fault

Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,826 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 139,409 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 139,409 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 128,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Nov 2008 118,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 111,313 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2006 86,288 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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FV53 HDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

FV53 HDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 HDN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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