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FC03 NBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,327 mi
Last recorded148,327 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 148,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 145,396 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 140,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 140,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 136,474 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 136,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front 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 4 Jun 2019 131,438 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 125,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 117,847 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 117,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,673 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 108,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are getting loe on the edges of tread

Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are getting loe on the edges of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,047 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre is low on both edges of tread

rear brakes are noisey when applyed

Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,020 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre is low on both edges of tread

rear brakes are noisey when applyed

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake service

off side front lower ball joint boot is split

plastic under floor cover is fitted and unable to inspect floor area and brake pipes

rear brake are noisey when aplyed

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,070 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,483 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 79,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,693 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 NBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NBJ, 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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FC03 NBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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