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FD03 WWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,705 mi
Last recorded91,705 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 WWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,705 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

sills covered with side skirts. under tray cover fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,635 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 85,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,065 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 71,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,921 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,283 miles

centre ex silencer getting tatty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,476 miles

brakepipes covered in grease

exhaust corrosion

osf front lower arm bush deteriorated

play in front suspension and steering rack

rear diff damp

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,575 miles

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint boot, incorrectly fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,261 miles

Strong advise osr tyre on 1.6mm

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes / movement in both front wheel bearings / front arm bushes cracking / rear bushes cracking / both front tyres wearing on edges

wipers slightly smearing /small chip in zone a / small chip in zone b / rear indicators starting to fade / exhaust corrosion / brakepipe corrosion / rear diff damp / underbody corrosion / rear springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Strong advise osr tyre on 1.6mm

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes / movement in both front wheel bearings / front arm bushes cracking / rear bushes cracking / both front tyres wearing on edges

wipers slightly smearing /small chip in zone a / small chip in zone b / rear indicators starting to fade / exhaust corrosion / brakepipe corrosion / rear diff damp / underbody corrosion / rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,693 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,977 miles

front number plate deteriorated/brake pipe corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,186 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 27,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,328 miles

Offside Rear 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 WWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WWY, 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 WWY registered?

FD03 WWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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