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FY53 TCO

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,280 mi
Last recorded132,280 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusting to all rear suspension

Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusting to all rear suspension

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroided

rusting to rear suspension

Pass 20 May 2019 109,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 96,508 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2016 89,556 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 84,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,104 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 84,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,267 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 82,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 May 2010 82,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,425 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 80,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,013 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 71,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,290 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 TCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

FY53 TCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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