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FB03 DJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 116,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,904 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

chips in windscreen

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2011 104,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chips in windscreen

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,456 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 DJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

FB03 DJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is FB03 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 DJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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