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FY53 EGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,745 mi
Last recorded128,745 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,745 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 125,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 125,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,300 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 125,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,762 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,367 miles

oil leak

raste under the chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,105 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 96,354 miles

nearside indicator repeater lamp slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,483 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,993 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,684 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 46,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,383 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 42,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,036 miles

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

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

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

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 EGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EGE, 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 EGE registered?

FY53 EGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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