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FC03 ULF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,184 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 107,204 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,352 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,850 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 70,850 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 64,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 57,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,881 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 49,879 miles

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

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush split

Pass 26 May 2009 43,603 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,146 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,479 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,071 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 ULF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

FC03 ULF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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