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FM03 CEU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 CEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 137,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 137,428 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 119,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 110,875 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 110,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 99,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 82,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 73,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,220 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and inside wall damaged,n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2006 56,456 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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FM03 CEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM03 CEU, 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 FM03 CEU registered?

FM03 CEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is FM03 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 CEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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