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FB03 GXL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,526 mi
Last recorded127,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,526 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 127,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% substitute (stop lamp) bulb in operation - side lamp bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear scraping noise from brake drum - suspect rust scale

Rear number plate screws loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear heat shield loose/rattling

screen wash fluid turning to jelly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long parking brake travel

Fail 24 Mar 2015 97,687 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

long parking brake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,539 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r + o/s/f brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r + o/s/f brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,222 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,221 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low [2mm on outer}

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,515 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 GXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FB03 GXL, 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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FB03 GXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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