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FL03 MMV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,723 mi
Last recorded181,723 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 181,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 169,947 miles

front exhaust mount

nearside front anti-roll bar link bush, slight play

slight play front wheelbearings

Pass 30 Aug 2014 145,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 139,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 135,267 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 119,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

malfunction indicator light displayed on dashboard say pads worn, all pads new. (as of April 2012 this will be a failure)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,690 miles

malfunction indicator light displayed on dashboard say pads worn, all pads new. (as of April 2012 this will be a failure)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,806 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 101,803 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,580 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 61,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 FL03 MMV, 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 FL03 MMV registered?

FL03 MMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is FL03 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 MMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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