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FJ03 XSL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,425 mi
Last recorded91,425 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 91,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 91,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,578 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 55,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,056 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,056 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,167 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,567 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 XSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

FJ03 XSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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