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FH03 WDE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,112 mi
Last recorded119,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 119,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,987 miles

Central exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 117,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame nearside bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame offside bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,740 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 115,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2017 106,654 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2016 103,368 miles

front tyres cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 May 2016 103,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

front tyres cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 100,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 100,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,691 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 95,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 90,424 miles

glow plug light on dash board

Fail 22 May 2013 90,424 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 84,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 77,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 77,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,990 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 28,359 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 WDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

FH03 WDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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