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FC03 JHF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,253 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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FC03 JHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FC03 JHF, 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 FC03 JHF registered?

FC03 JHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is FC03 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 JHF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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