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FJ03 YXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 129,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 129,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,253 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 111,214 miles

rear dampers have little damping action

Pass 18 May 2018 100,730 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2018 100,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,063 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

O/S/F STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

O/S/F STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 72,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,514 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 50,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,545 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 YXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

FJ03 YXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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