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EO03 FYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,072 mi
Last recorded72,072 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,072 miles

engine management lamp on

near side front tyre pressure low

Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,072 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management lamp on

near side front tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,369 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,369 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,267 miles

rear hand brake requring adjusting nearside low reading

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,431 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 57,431 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2010 49,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine cover fited

under tary fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,140 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,031 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 32,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

although rear parking brake meets min spec, a higher reading is possible @ nearside, adjustment or repair required

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall, no cords or ply exposed

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,435 miles

although rear parking brake meets min spec, a higher reading is possible @ nearside, adjustment or repair required

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall, no cords or ply exposed

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,295 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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EO03 FYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO03 FYP, 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

How do I check the history of EO03 FYP?

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What year was EO03 FYP registered?

EO03 FYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EO03 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 FYP shows 14 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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