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FV53 VFX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,674 mi
Last recorded72,674 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front lower arms-front bushes starting to crack.

n/s door mirror/wing repeater lense slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,598 miles

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

n/s door mirror,side repeater lense slightly damaged.

slight cracks in o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm-front bushes.

some corrosion on exhaust too g/box mounting.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,363 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,664 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 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 VFX registered?

FV53 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is FV53 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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