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FB03 FSC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,540 miles

both front tyre worn outer side

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,583 miles

All front lower arm inner bushes split

Front brake pads on wear wire

Front wipers poor

Rear brake pads look low and brake balance poor

Rear number plate poor condition

Unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,583 miles

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

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

All front lower arm inner bushes split

Front brake pads on wear wire

Front wipers poor

Rear brake pads look low and brake balance poor

Rear number plate poor condition

Unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,418 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 FSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

FB03 FSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is FB03 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 FSC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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