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FY53 AGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,887 mi
Last recorded131,887 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2022 131,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine top, under and sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,582 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 124,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides marked with yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 124,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation foot brake (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 124,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 116,565 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 116,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 110,037 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 110,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,004 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,510 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 86,510 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,768 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,765 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,404 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,486 miles

o/s/f torque arm seal split

Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,486 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f torque arm seal split

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,257 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,789 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 AGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY53 AGU, 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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FY53 AGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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