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FL03 CWV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,937 mi
Last recorded101,937 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has caracks/cuts on outside wall

Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,708 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 93,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,460 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,816 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,816 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,239 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 60,199 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 129,111 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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FL03 CWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FL03 CWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL03 CWV registered?

FL03 CWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is FL03 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 CWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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