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FJ03 XYW

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

307,621 mi
Last recorded307,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 307,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 301,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 286,192 miles

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT 97:189KG

Nearside WHEEL STIUFF IUN ROTATE

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE LOW EFFORT 232:186KG

Pass 6 Jan 2023 274,975 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 265,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 249,040 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust

Fail 7 Jan 2021 249,040 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust

Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 126,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear suspension noisey

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 112,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 106,347 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,347 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,692 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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FJ03 XYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 79,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 XYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ03 XYW registered?

FJ03 XYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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