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FE03 YLH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,273 miles

Oil leak ()

both wiper blades in poor condition

brake pipes covered in grease

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both wiper blades in poor condition

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,630 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,626 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,051 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,014 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 88,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,996 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,042 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,705 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,517 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,190 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,548 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,036 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 YLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE03 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

FE03 YLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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