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FB03 FKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,080 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,849 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,844 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,829 miles

cuts to n/s/r tyre

winscreen scored

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,565 miles

Windscreen scored at upper extremity of o/s wiper blade

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,884 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,488 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 30,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,793 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 FKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

FB03 FKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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