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FG03 EJK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,958 mi
Last recorded112,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,958 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 112,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 108,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 108,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 100,373 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 87,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 76,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 60,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,706 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,690 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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FG03 EJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

FG03 EJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is FG03 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 EJK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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