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FJ03 WDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,791 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 90,788 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 85,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid faulty bonnet switch? (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on faulty bonnet switch? (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,990 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 76,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,127 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 62,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 41,573 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 WDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ03 WDN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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