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FG03 YZX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,153 mi
Last recorded112,153 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2018 112,153 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2018 112,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,352 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2014 92,699 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 6 Jul 2013 85,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 80,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,316 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,055 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,982 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 YZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG03 YZX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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