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FY53 AFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,854 mi
Last recorded143,854 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 143,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 229,730 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,398 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Aug 2019 140,225 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,837 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (0.1 (b))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,938 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack gator shows sign of slight oil (2.3.3b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,536 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 108,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 108,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Fail 31 Dec 2010 95,524 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 76,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,945 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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FY53 AFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY53 AFV, 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 FY53 AFV registered?

FY53 AFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FY53 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 AFV shows 18 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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