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FL03 FWX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,134 mi
Last recorded105,134 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 105,134 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 25 Mar 2025 103,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,228 miles

Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 17 Mar 2023 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 95,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,819 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 94,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,848 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,705 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion on exhaust back box.

slight wear on both front lower suspension arm front bushes.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,685 miles

Indicator switch faulty faulty operation on indicator switch,difficult to cancel and loose. (1.4.A.1)

oil leak

slight corrosion on exhaust back box.

slight wear on both front lower suspension arm front bushes.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,280 miles

'mil' lamp on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,316 miles

'mil' lamp on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 63,316 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

'mil' lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,328 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,221 miles

SPACING ON FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,286 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 FWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

FL03 FWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is FL03 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 FWX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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