MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
extensive under trays obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to rubber flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated
offside plastic engine under tray not fully secure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine light on
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
under side of vehicle not fully checked due to under trays being fitted
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
under side of vehicle not fully checked due to under trays being fitted
under side of vehicle not fully checked due to under trays being fitted
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
under side of vehicle not fully checked due to under trays being fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FC03 MVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 FC03 MVA, 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 MVA registered?
FC03 MVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.
Is FC03 MVA safe to buy?
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