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FG03 XHS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,368 mi
Last recorded103,368 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 103,368 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer vehicle body corroded

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2020 103,368 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer vehicle body corroded

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,170 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under car body corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Fail 20 Dec 2017 97,386 miles

registration plate insecure Rear (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 92,541 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,116 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,070 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

N/S/R Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 78,102 miles

rear tyres low on tread and perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,818 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine light on

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2011 70,185 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 70,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,722 miles

1-o/s/f tyre worn on inner eadge. 2-o/s/ns/f well bering play.

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1-o/s/f tyre worn on inner eadge. 2-o/s/ns/f well bering play.

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on the outside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,636 miles

front tyres worn outer

oil leakj gearbox

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,486 miles

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

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

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

boot full

engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,392 miles

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,872 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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 XHS 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 71.4%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

FG03 XHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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