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FE03 XNW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,493 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,730 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 62,730 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,843 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 52,843 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,959 miles

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

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

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

knocking noise from front suspetion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,896 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,004 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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FE03 XNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE03 XNW, 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 FE03 XNW registered?

FE03 XNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FE03 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 XNW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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