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FL03 RYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 RYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 148,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 144,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 139,713 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 139,713 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 134,397 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 134,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 127,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 122,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 122,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 118,176 miles

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

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

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

parking brake (foot padel) traveling slightly low.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,291 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 80,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,465 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,819 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,504 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 RYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

FL03 RYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FL03 RYH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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