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A3 FVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,222 mi
Last recorded108,222 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 108,198 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack knuckle has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,551 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind catalitic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind catalitic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,622 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,431 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 82,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,470 miles

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,445 miles

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

engine management light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,001 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,764 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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A3 FVB 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 81.8%.

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 A3 FVB, 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 A3 FVB registered?

A3 FVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is A3 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FVB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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