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FP03 RXL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,962 mi
Last recorded107,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,962 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 107,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,841 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2009 75,259 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate holder damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,139 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 49,138 miles

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

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

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

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 RXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP03 RXL registered?

FP03 RXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is FP03 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 RXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP03 RXL have outstanding finance?

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