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FJ03 YXF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,923 mi
Last recorded148,923 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 148,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers smeary

Fail 31 Dec 2018 148,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 146,870 miles

EML light on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,223 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 137,319 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 137,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 127,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 127,704 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates fault

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s parking brake recording minimum effort

Fail 5 Sep 2013 118,136 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s parking brake recording minimum effort

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,222 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 92,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,990 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 83,990 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,118 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,709 miles

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

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 YXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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