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FM03 YTF

2003 Mercedes Coupe

Black Petrol 2957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,592 mi
Last recorded74,592 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Coupe77,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YTF
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,592 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no patern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,582 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,579 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,846 miles

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 9 Jul 2013 57,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,199 miles

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 15 Jun 2011 49,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,318 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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FM03 YTF is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe in Black with a 2,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 77,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 YTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM03 YTF is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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