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FJ03 WMU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,133 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,927 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 WMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WMU, 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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How do I check the history of FJ03 WMU?

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What year was FJ03 WMU registered?

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

Is FJ03 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 WMU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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