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FG03 ZBW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,366 mi
Last recorded86,366 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 86,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 86,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 84,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 74,719 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover perrished

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,677 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 74,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,954 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,954 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,014 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 17,012 miles

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

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

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)

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

sill guards and under carrage trays fitted

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 ZBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

FG03 ZBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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