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FJ03 OMH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,794 mi
Last recorded86,794 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,794 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,755 miles

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

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

N/s wiper poor.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly torn

outer sills not clearly visible

rear coil springs corroded at bottom

rear inner brake pads not clearly visible

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly torn

outer sills not clearly visible

rear coil springs corroded at bottom

rear inner brake pads not clearly visible

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 10 May 2012 57,625 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,954 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,842 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,344 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 42,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,248 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 30,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2006 30,958 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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FJ03 OMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ03 OMH, 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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FJ03 OMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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