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FP03 XWE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,818 mi
Last recorded147,818 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers (7.1.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2017 138,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f and both rear (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers (7.1.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2016 129,038 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Fail 10 Sep 2016 129,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,965 miles

Eml on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,571 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,131 miles

o/s/f lower play in ball joint

Fail 27 Aug 2011 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,362 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,362 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,370 miles

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

both front tyres slightly cracking in tread

Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

both front tyres slightly cracking in tread

Fail 19 May 2008 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 57,223 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,824 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,889 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 XWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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