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FM03 JMX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 JMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 108,759 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,986 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 100,984 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,018 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2016 99,017 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside rear coil spring coated in grease therefore unable to inspect fully

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

Pass 9 May 2015 84,045 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 84,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 73,162 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 69,038 miles

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

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 26 May 2012 69,038 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 May 2011 60,017 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 54,627 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 54,627 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,539 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 47,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 40,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,035 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 JMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

FM03 JMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FM03 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 JMX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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