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FD03 VTW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,065 mi
Last recorded82,065 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,052 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,666 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,541 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded os,ns lower (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield insurcure

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded os,ns lower (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield insurcure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,517 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis cover rear insircure heat shield (6.1.B.1a)

advise limited inspection due to coverssills,floor chasses areas

advise wipers weak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,546 miles

exhaust heat sheild inscure

limited inspection under vehicle due to covers fitted

o/s front brake pipe ,slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,550 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,550 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,147 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,371 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 40,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,433 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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FD03 VTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FD03 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

FD03 VTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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