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FG03 GXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 GXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,036 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,795 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning lamp on dash

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning lamp on dash

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front coil springs not sitting correctly in their seats

both front shockers have slight corrosion to outer casing

both rear shockers have slight corrosion to outer casing

both rear to front brake pipes slightly corroded

engine management light on

offide washer jet only has one spray working still provides sufficient water

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 81,666 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,912 miles

monitor both rear tyres for wear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,746 miles

advise n/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,788 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 GXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 GXA registered?

FG03 GXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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