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FC03 UDH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 118,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 118,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,519 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 112,518 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,599 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outerside wall kerb damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,114 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 58,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2005 34,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 33,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

FC03 UDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is FC03 UDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 UDH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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