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FG03 YVP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,167 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 121,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,566 miles

pas pipe weeping

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 117,566 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

pas pipe weeping

Pass 2 Aug 2014 112,686 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,028 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 109,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

bonnit release seized

Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,027 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 103,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,711 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,542 miles

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

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

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)

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

n/s/f upper drop link rod boot adrift / split

Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,446 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 YVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

FG03 YVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 YVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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