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FL03 USC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,993 mi
Last recorded76,993 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 USC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 71,369 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 71,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,683 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,701 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,701 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,399 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 53,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 44,930 miles

rear brake pads may be getting low - unable to check fully as caliper is gets in the way.

rear road springs not fully examined as they sit in a very deep cup assembly

Pass 9 May 2011 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre low/worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust bracket corroded away/rattling

Pass 5 May 2010 40,103 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2-2.5mm

Pass 8 May 2009 35,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,893 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 USC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

FL03 USC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is FL03 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 USC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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