MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
Eml on dash
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
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
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f lower play in ball joint
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)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres slightly cracking in tread
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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