MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connecting to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Slight blow from exhaust centre section
Wheel arches have surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe connecting to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Slight blow from exhaust centre section
Wheel arches have surface corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Lower corroded on both o/s & n/s
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f wing slightly corroded
o/s/f wing slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
n/s door mirror slightly cracked, but not affecting the rear view
n/s/f wing slightly corroded
o/s/f wing slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side front tyre wearing outer edge and slight side wall damage
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
near side front tyre wearing outer edge and slight side wall damage
nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear and also sidewall damage (205/55h16).
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ03 XAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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