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FH03 WDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,110 mi
Last recorded226,110 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 WDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 226,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 222,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2017 222,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 205,124 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded + n/s & o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 172,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 149,327 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 142,242 miles

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)

park brake warning light on

Fail 11 Feb 2012 142,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

park brake warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 120,729 miles

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

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

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully plastic covers fitted.

unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,492 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 84,262 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 104,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 47,781 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 32,003 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 20,816 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 WDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH03 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

FH03 WDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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