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FY53 OAB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,806 mi
Last recorded125,806 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 125,806 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 125,806 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,020 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,434 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,094 miles

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

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 OAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 OAB registered?

FY53 OAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FY53 OAB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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