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FD03 PGX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,485 mi
Last recorded160,485 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 160,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,220 miles

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 130,026 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 130,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,674 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes and suspension components.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 122,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on brake pipes and suspension components.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2017 116,239 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Rear osrear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,056 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 111,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 105,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011
Fail 31 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,493 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 78,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,299 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,653 miles

Brake warning light on.

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,016 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 36,016 miles

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

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

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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FD03 PGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD03 PGX, 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 FD03 PGX registered?

FD03 PGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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