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FC03 OAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,574 mi
Last recorded161,574 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 OAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 161,574 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 161,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front flitch brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front flitch brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached under tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 155,826 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 155,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 147,089 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 125,058 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 125,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 103,537 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 98,297 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 92,741 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 92,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,832 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 77,953 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,110 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 70,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 64,215 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,536 miles

parking brake lever has alot of travel

Pass 12 May 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,782 miles

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

parking brake lever moves a long way but still has reserved travel

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,802 miles

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

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 OAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OAZ, 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 OAZ registered?

FC03 OAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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