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FY53 YOL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,901 mi
Last recorded100,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 100,901 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 99,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underneath suspension parts aswell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 99,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,994 miles

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

chassis and engine covers and are preventing a full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,023 miles

chassis and engine covers fitted and not allowing a full inspection of vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2018 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and engine covers fitted and not allowing a full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,128 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.88 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,624 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,266 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 38,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2011 35,533 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to feather on outer edge

n/s/f wing mirror and indicator has been repaired by tape

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,696 miles

engine mangement light illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,297 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,196 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,480 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 YOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

FY53 YOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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