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FJ03 WVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,604 mi
Last recorded142,604 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 142,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 137,454 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 132,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 126,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,376 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 118,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Leak

Pass 3 May 2012 113,763 miles

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

N/S/R Side light bulb bright

Pass 4 May 2011 109,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 105,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 102,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 91,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 83,006 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 WVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WVC, 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 FJ03 WVC registered?

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

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