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FY53 FUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,225 mi
Last recorded102,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 102,210 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2014 91,172 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 91,172 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,355 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 79,392 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 75,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 75,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,869 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,869 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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 29 Nov 2008 63,841 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 52,773 miles

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

slight lip to both front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,773 miles

slight lip to both front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,695 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 40,695 miles

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

Front disc's worn.

N/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

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 FUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

FY53 FUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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