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FE03 YLK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine miss fire

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,436 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Rear tyres tread low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,436 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edge

Rear tyres tread low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,066 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Aug 2013 38,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,338 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,226 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,692 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 YLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

Is FE03 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 YLK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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