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FC03 NLX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,000 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,733 miles

under trays fitted length of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,852 miles

Gearbox has a light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front mirror deteriorated but restricting rear view.

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 71,852 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Gearbox has a light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front mirror deteriorated but restricting rear view.

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,591 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 64,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,607 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 50,773 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 29,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,484 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,411 miles

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

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,915 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 NLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NLX, 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 NLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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