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FX53 THN

2003 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,033 mi
Last recorded166,033 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 300102,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 166,033 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 166,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 161,684 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 161,682 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,577 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported various brake pipe clips missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 158,570 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 155,634 miles

see doc ref#269541074260

Fail 19 Oct 2017 155,628 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak, o/s/f link bar has slight play, n/s/r tyre wearing on inner wall, low pressure, leaf springs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2016 137,488 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,981 miles

SLIGHT - damage to screen

advise check parking brake operation on n/s

n/s/r shock absorber mount to axle deformed out of shape - still functions

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe - into flexible pipe

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe - into flexible pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,394 miles

n/s/r shock absorber lower mount distorted out of shape but still "sound"

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible pipe

Fail 19 Sep 2014 104,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r shock absorber lower mount distorted out of shape but still "sound"

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible pipe

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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FX53 THN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,604 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 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 THN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX53 THN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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