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FG03 DVV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

80,084 mi
Last recorded80,084 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,084 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,084 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,350 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,659 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Tyre has damage to outer wall (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer wall

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 63,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Tyre has damage to outer wall (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer wall

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,264 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,066 miles

Suspect coil spring on offside rear.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,940 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,940 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,634 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake could possibly need a service in the near future

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,634 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Parking brake could possibly need a service in the near future

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 42,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Fail 23 Aug 2010 36,879 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Undershield fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,879 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Undershield fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,841 miles

Undershield fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,476 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 16,476 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)

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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FG03 DVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 FG03 DVV, 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 FG03 DVV registered?

FG03 DVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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