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FG03 XJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,799 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d link bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 87,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,134 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall - badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall - badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,722 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,764 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 63,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,567 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 51,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 50,133 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2013 50,132 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2012 47,682 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2011 45,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,426 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 May 2007 31,237 miles

rear number plate condition poor ,but not a fail at this time

Pass 23 May 2006 24,179 miles

both rear and nsf brake calipers damp

rear number plate starting to fade

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 XJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

FG03 XJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is FG03 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 XJF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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