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FX53 RZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,476 mi
Last recorded133,476 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,056 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 122,211 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 117,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator warning lamp on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2015 112,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator warning lamp on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,398 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,355 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,135 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,809 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 RZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX53 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

FX53 RZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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