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FB03 CYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 CYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 114,441 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 114,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2025 67,015 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,051 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,152 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,412 miles

Front Castor Arm Bushes Starting to Split

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,151 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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FB03 CYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FB03 CYJ, 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 FB03 CYJ registered?

FB03 CYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is FB03 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 CYJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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