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FG03 HBX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,481 mi
Last recorded116,481 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 116,481 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 116,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,519 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 109,519 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 102,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 909,082 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,238 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 83,238 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 77,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,938 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,092 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,953 miles

no ratchet effect

play in roll bar bushes

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

rear number plate is starting to becoming delaminated

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,713 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 29,951 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 6 Apr 2006 23,211 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 HBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HBX, 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 HBX registered?

FG03 HBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is FG03 HBX safe to buy?

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