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FY53 VHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,623 mi
Last recorded148,623 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 148,623 miles

EML on

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 148,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 139,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 133,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,826 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,988 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes appear to be worn. Advise further inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,349 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,390 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,390 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,468 miles

brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,207 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,532 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 VHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

FY53 VHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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