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FG03 HDA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,324 mi
Last recorded92,324 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,324 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,285 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supportes

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,809 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,993 miles

nsf tyre worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,287 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 HDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

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

Is FG03 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 HDA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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