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FG03 HYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 57,703 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 57,703 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 53,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 48,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Lower bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,784 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 34,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 31,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,920 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 26,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,448 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 17,500 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,075 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 HYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

FG03 HYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is FG03 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 HYY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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