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FJ03 UYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,741 mi
Last recorded83,741 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,741 miles

Nearside Front ball joint slight dust cover

Rear break pipe slight corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 133,255 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,000 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,084 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,961 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,720 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 36,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,401 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 UYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJ03 UYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 UYK registered?

FJ03 UYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 UYK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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