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FP03 RYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,113 mi
Last recorded90,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,113 miles

general corrosion underbody

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

general corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,311 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,688 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,544 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,150 miles

both front and rear brake pads 80%worn

both rear tyres close to wear limits

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,377 miles

both rear tyres close to leagal limits

front wipers smear slightly

slight oil leak frome gear box

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,375 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 40,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,359 miles

Nearside 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,539 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 26,539 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit worn on outer edge

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 RYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 FP03 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

FP03 RYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is FP03 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 RYT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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