MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central front exhaust mounting bracket corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Central exhaust mounting deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view dull (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear parking brake squeaking upon application, require attention
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear slight binding on wheel rotation
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside front tyres wear on inner edge
offside and nearside rear tyres inner sidewall perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front fog lamp inoperation
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG03 ECX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 FG03 ECX, 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 ECX registered?
FG03 ECX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.
Is FG03 ECX safe to buy?
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