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FM03 CEV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 126,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 126,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,247 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 122,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,908 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 117,908 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 109,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,390 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,160 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,380 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,222 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 76,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,344 miles

Induction noise may be incorrectly assembled air filter or split?detached pipe

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,646 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 37,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,177 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 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEV, 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 FM03 CEV registered?

FM03 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is FM03 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 CEV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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