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FR03 BOU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 137,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 130,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge + starting cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Starting cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge + starting cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 116,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge + starting cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Starting cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge + starting cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,170 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,735 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,756 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU registered?

FR03 BOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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