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FG03 YWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,253 miles

Nearside Rear shocker week and bouncy

Fail 12 Sep 2017 130,253 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake pedal (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker week and bouncy

Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,191 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides very close (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2016 123,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides very close (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 99,774 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2014 99,774 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,942 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 86,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,386 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer 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 24 Sep 2011 55,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 54,625 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,831 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 27,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,837 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 YWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

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

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