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FR03 APF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,553 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,074 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,635 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,494 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,444 miles

Nearside 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.

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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FR03 APF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FR03 APF, 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 FR03 APF registered?

FR03 APF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is FR03 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 APF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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