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FC03 OBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 102,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,220 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,336 miles

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

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

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

o/s front inner cover loose

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,336 miles

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

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

o/s front inner cover loose

Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,532 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,846 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC03 OBZ registered?

FC03 OBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2003.

Is FC03 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 OBZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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