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FR03 BEY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,631 mi
Last recorded102,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 102,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,294 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 100,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,536 miles

exhaust hanger broken, centre rear

Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s brake very badly restricted (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanger broken, centre rear

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on centre part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 87,667 miles

headlight lenses poor

n/s/r tyre bald inner edges

o/s/r tyre 2.9mm

slight inner rack joint play o/s/f

Fail 13 May 2016 87,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

headlight lenses poor

n/s/r tyre bald inner edges

o/s/r tyre 2.9mm

slight inner rack joint play o/s/f

Pass 19 May 2015 78,730 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 78,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 76,530 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 73,831 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 73,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 71,031 miles

both front tyres splitting in tread

Fail 15 May 2012 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres splitting in tread

o/s/r number plate light dim

rear exhaust mount rotted off

wipers poor

Pass 23 May 2011 68,809 miles

all tyres perishing and splitting

Fail 23 May 2011 68,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 11 May 2010 66,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 62,460 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 59,276 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 55,447 miles

slight play im n/s/f wheel bearing

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 BEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FR03 BEY, 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 BEY registered?

FR03 BEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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