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FJ03 XAF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,400 mi
Last recorded118,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 118,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 103,570 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2015 97,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 97,704 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,525 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 89,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,257 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,716 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,848 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge and slight side wall damage

Fail 29 Feb 2008 44,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre wearing outer edge and slight side wall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,362 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear and also sidewall damage (205/55h16).

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,071 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 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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