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FY53 FTK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,242 mi
Last recorded186,242 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 186,242 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2022 113,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,419 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 100,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 91,330 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 87,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,590 miles

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)

center exhaust mount missing

Fail 6 May 2015 54,590 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center exhaust mount missing

Pass 16 May 2014 46,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket brocken system surrported ok

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge plus perished

Pass 21 May 2013 40,791 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,199 miles

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,199 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,841 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 23,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 13,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,993 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 FTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

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

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