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FX53 PZE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

226,217 mi
Last recorded226,217 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 PZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 226,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 225,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 220,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 216,810 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 216,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 191,693 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 191,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link lower bush

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 179,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 168,238 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 168,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 158,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

lights warning lamp on all lights operating correctly

nsf tyre sidewall starting to perish

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

service light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 158,673 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

lights warning lamp on all lights operating correctly

nsf tyre sidewall starting to perish

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

service light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 146,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 146,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 136,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 136,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 117,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 100,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 100,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,953 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 81,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,291 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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FX53 PZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX53 PZE, 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 FX53 PZE registered?

FX53 PZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is FX53 PZE safe to buy?

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