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FY53 EEZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,106 mi
Last recorded157,106 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 157,106 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 155,498 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 152,258 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 147,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 144,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 136,826 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 136,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 127,833 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroaded.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,704 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 109,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2012 109,428 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,367 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 74,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,024 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 58,024 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,037 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,201 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,733 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 EEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EEZ, 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 EEZ registered?

FY53 EEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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