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VK53 FCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 120,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 120,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted but still seals

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 115,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted but still seals

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 102,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,205 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,568 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 93,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre presure low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,124 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre presure low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,525 miles

slight brake judder front brakes

slight damage zone b windscreen.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,984 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,984 miles

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

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,279 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,161 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,161 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,623 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 29,623 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 2MM

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,440 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
Full Mercedes-benz 200 reliability report

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VK53 FCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 79,525 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 FCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK53 FCZ registered?

VK53 FCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 FCZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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