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FH03 CNA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,364 mi
Last recorded108,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 108,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 103,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,037 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,428 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 88,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front flexi hoses perishing

center and rear box poor cond

eml on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,562 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 82,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

heavy wear to rear discs

minor blow from centre box

rear pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,389 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,589 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 71,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,645 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 81,793 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 58,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,493 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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FH03 CNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FH03 CNA, 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 FH03 CNA registered?

FH03 CNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FH03 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 CNA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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