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FP03 RXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,401 mi
Last recorded53,401 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,401 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE SLIGHTLY PERISHING & CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL.(225-45X17Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,949 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM INNER BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(225-45X17Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,708 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,482 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,896 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked

front brakes worn

Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres badly cracked

front brakes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear section of exhaust front mount corroded

Undertays fitted

x 2 Front tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhust mountings corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside windowscreen wiper poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,136 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,136 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,975 miles

screen wash low. slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,828 miles

TYRES,OFFSIDE FRONT PUNCTURED?

Pass 31 May 2006 19,864 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 RXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FP03 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

FP03 RXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is FP03 RXG safe to buy?

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