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FH03 ZNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all on vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limits (5.2.3 (e))

all brakes binding slightly

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated

all underside components slightly corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) urgent attention required ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 164,802 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear sub frame and components corroded.

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 164,802 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear sub frame and components corroded.

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,581 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 156,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both, Wheel bearings cannot be checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 150,830 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 146,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,057 miles

under body cover fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 134,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,330 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 119,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 102,020 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 101,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,453 miles

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 20 Nov 2010 92,453 miles

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

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,072 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 82,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,204 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 ZNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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