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FG03 XNP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,584 mi
Last recorded152,584 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 152,584 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 152,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,153 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

gear box oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 147,153 miles

Emissions not tested engine missing on cylinder (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 140,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 140,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 134,875 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside starting to splite (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 134,871 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothside worn (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside starting to splite (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

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

Pass 15 May 2015 118,346 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 118,346 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 108,301 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 108,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,086 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 4 May 2012 86,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust clump corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust clump corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 68,132 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 68,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 55,954 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 12 May 2008 46,090 miles

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

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

cut in near side front tyre outter wall

Pass 11 May 2007 35,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 26,974 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 XNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

FG03 XNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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