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FA03 MYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,279 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wipers slightly blurry

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,311 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,962 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,291 miles

deterioration in offside front & rear tyres

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,101 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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FA03 MYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FA03 MYT, 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 FA03 MYT registered?

FA03 MYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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