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FM03 URK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,479 mi
Last recorded166,479 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 URK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 166,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Engine light displyed on dash

Engine light displyed on dash

Engine light displyed on dash

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S and O/S Rear anti roll bar bushs slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 162,202 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 162,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 158,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 155,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CORRODED AND RATTLE FROM INSIDE CATALYST

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 137,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CORRODING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Oct 2012 121,038 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,074 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 82,998 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,835 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 67,835 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 49,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,059 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 URK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URK, 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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FM03 URK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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