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FL53 JLU

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,401 mi
Last recorded89,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 89,401 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,786 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,525 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,928 miles

n/s/rear outer tyre rim damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,112 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,225 miles

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,799 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FL53 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 JLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL53 JLU registered?

FL53 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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