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FH03 XOF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,207 mi
Last recorded190,207 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 XOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 190,207 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 190,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,862 miles

BRAKE PEDAL IS SLIGHTLY SPONGEY

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 104,604 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 101,914 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 99,281 miles

o/s ball pin shank is worn

park brake pedal/release may need attention

Pass 19 May 2016 96,390 miles

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

Offside Front slightly oil leak from steering rack

Fail 19 May 2016 96,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front slightly oil leak from steering rack

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 94,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 90,495 miles

both rear tyres are very perished

offside steering rack gaiter is damp

Pass 15 May 2012 87,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,730 miles

r/n/s tyre outer side wall is damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

r/n/s tyre outer side wall is damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 64,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,049 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 XOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

FH03 XOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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