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B10 FOY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 FOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,010 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 129,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,722 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 88,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,635 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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B10 FOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B10 FOY, 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 B10 FOY registered?

B10 FOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is B10 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 FOY shows 11 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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