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FP03 XMK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,423 mi
Last recorded131,423 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 131,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 102,442 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,573 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2017 94,475 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,175 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,173 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,260 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,463 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 XMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

FP03 XMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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