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FH03 ZPD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,619 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,921 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,799 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,347 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,768 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,198 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,793 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,864 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,837 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 ZPD 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 72.7%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

FH03 ZPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 ZPD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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