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FG03 FYM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,225 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,209 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,763 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 65,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,916 miles

EM LIGHT ON

Fail 20 Dec 2010 58,916 miles

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

EM LIGHT ON

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,380 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 51,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,775 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 FYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

FG03 FYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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