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C4 FVL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,080 mi
Last recorded59,080 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,797 miles

Covers fitted

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,985 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,023 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,136 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,197 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,738 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 43,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,645 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2009 27,244 miles

Both O/S brake discs corroded

Damage to N/S front bumper

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

Tyre tread has signs of cracking on N/S rear tyre and O/S front tyre but not through to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,244 miles

Both O/S brake discs corroded

Damage to N/S front bumper

Tyre tread has signs of cracking on N/S rear tyre and O/S front tyre but not through to cords

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,238 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,220 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,970 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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C4 FVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C4 FVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 FVL registered?

C4 FVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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