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FH03 WCW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,058 mi
Last recorded79,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 WCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Suspect puncture (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 79,046 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wingmirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Suspect puncture (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,068 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,061 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 74,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,266 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 71,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,401 miles

Offside Rear lower rear wrose bush very noisey (squeaky) but has no play.

Fail 28 May 2020 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower rear wrose bush very noisey (squeaky) but has no play.

Pass 29 May 2019 63,295 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 63,295 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 60,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 57,714 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 57,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front cracked in tread

Pass 31 May 2016 54,270 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 54,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 51,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,396 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cuts not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,330 miles

Both rear tyres perished in the treads

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,259 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres perished in the treads

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,240 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 WCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

FH03 WCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FH03 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 WCW shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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