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FP03 YKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,670 mi
Last recorded132,670 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 YKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 132,670 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,745 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,662 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 121,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center to rear silencer support missing. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,823 miles

o/s/f indicator going white slight play o/s/f wheel bearing. o/s/f bottom ball joint boot ok mouse chewing it. front to rear brake pipes cooroded slight

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,085 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 72,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2010 66,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 49,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 41,864 miles

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

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 YKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

FP03 YKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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