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FY53 VHR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,996 mi
Last recorded161,996 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 161,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 161,996 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 158,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all rear suspension corroding

strong smell of exhaust fumes inside car

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 158,465 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all rear suspension corroding

strong smell of exhaust fumes inside car

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 152,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 145,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 145,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 145,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 142,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 137,523 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 137,521 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 120,339 miles

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

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

both rear tyres at 1.6mm

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

slight run-out on n/s/f brake

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,741 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 VHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHR, 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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FY53 VHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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