MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front of wheel arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front of wheel arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel arm (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
indicator stalk mechanism slightly worn
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
indicator stalk mechanism slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported
exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front lower ((front)) arm bushes perishing`
front discs worn
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear wheel rim damaged
offside rear tyre close to legal limit ((1.7mm))
both front lower ((front)) arm bushes perishing`
front discs worn
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear wheel rim damaged
offside rear tyre close to legal limit ((1.7mm))
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre close to limit
rear pads wearing thin
slight play both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA03 XKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FA03 XKE, 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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FA03 XKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.
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