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FH03 ZNA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,227 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 91,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by coil spring top. advise replace. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replace. on limit. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,716 miles

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

Rear park brakes binding.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 86,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear park brakes binding.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near coil spring top mount (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear-most narrow arm. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi at hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,211 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

indicator switch worn

slight imbalance front brakes

tick over little high

tread getting low on front tyres

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

indicator switch worn

slight imbalance front brakes

tick over little high

tread getting low on front tyres

Pass 28 May 2014 76,245 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front number plates starting to deteriate

poss fault with indicator switch ??

rear inner brake pads look low ??

rust around o.s.f. strut lower bolt ??

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

Fail 28 May 2014 76,245 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front number plates starting to deteriate

poss fault with indicator switch ??

rear inner brake pads look low ??

rust around o.s.f. strut lower bolt ??

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads look low

tyre pressure low o.s.f.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,868 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads look low

tyre pressure low o.s.f.

Pass 29 May 2012 71,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate in poor condition

tread getting low rear tyres

Pass 26 May 2011 68,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting broken

slight play n.s.f. wheel poss lower balljoint ???

Pass 26 May 2010 64,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 64,626 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2009 58,326 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 58,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,023 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 ZNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZNA, 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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FH03 ZNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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