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FL03 CEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,790 mi
Last recorded102,790 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 102,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel rear shocker weak (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2018 102,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel rear shocker weak (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 96,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 96,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,588 miles

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

n,s front tyre worn on outside edge .205/55/16

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,373 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,373 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,300 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,899 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,938 miles

near side front tyre †slight movement in off side lower ball joints †front pads

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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FL03 CEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL03 CEJ, 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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FL03 CEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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