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FG03 OCH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,343 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 69,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 69,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,631 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp is illuminated on dash

Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp is illuminated on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,836 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,889 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 43,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,196 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 38,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,688 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 OCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCH, 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 OCH registered?

FG03 OCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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