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FP03 EDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,884 mi
Last recorded225,884 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 EDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 225,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 218,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

front and rear suspension arm bushes becoming perished

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 218,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush stub axle bush assy (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

front and rear suspension arm bushes becoming perished

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 201,154 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 201,150 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 188,472 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)

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 174,393 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 174,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,375 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 59,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,653 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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FP03 EDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP03 EDF, 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 FP03 EDF registered?

FP03 EDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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