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FJ03 XYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,687 mi
Last recorded99,687 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,687 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 99,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 85,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,598 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,795 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,727 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,622 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,505 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 39,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,440 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit.

Front brake discs quite heavily rusted and rear brake discs getting a little rusty.

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

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

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 XYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

FJ03 XYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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