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FH03 ZNR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,584 mi
Last recorded101,584 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 101,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 101,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 100,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 98,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 96,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 95,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,459 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 87,456 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,953 miles

brake pad wear warning light staying on . brake pads ok / possible sensor fault

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,333 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,611 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,581 miles

Plastic underguards not allowing full ,inspection of some testable items

Fail 8 Aug 2011 54,572 miles

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

Plastic underguards not allowing full ,inspection of some testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,565 miles

car has undertray that covers complete underneath of vehicle unable to completely check components

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,761 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,009 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 ZNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR registered?

FH03 ZNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 ZNR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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