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FA03 YZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,191 mi
Last recorded193,191 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 193,191 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 193,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 189,810 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 189,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 183,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 183,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 177,534 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 177,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 170,814 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 170,814 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 168,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 155,740 miles

o/s front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 144,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 130,777 miles

screw in tread of the rear o/side tyre.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 121,277 miles

under tray fitted length of car

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 110,176 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 110,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,046 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 YZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

FA03 YZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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