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FM03 CEX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,308 mi
Last recorded95,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 CEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,283 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,098 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,702 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,874 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 CEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

FM03 CEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FM03 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 CEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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