MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle and components has corrosion
Vehicle body has slight corrosion around
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle and components has corrosion
Vehicle body has slight corrosion around
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slightly door corroded
Nearside Rear slightly door corroded
Nearside Rear slightly wheel arch corroded
Offside Front slightly driver door corroded
Offside Front slightly wheel arch corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general rust underneath
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slightly door corroded
Nearside Rear slightly door corroded
Nearside Rear slightly wheel arch corroded
Offside Front slightly driver door corroded
Offside Front slightly wheel arch corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general rust underneath
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre low on tread (2-3mm)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre low on tread (2-3mm)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FR03 BXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 BXM, 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 BXM registered?
FR03 BXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.
Is FR03 BXM safe to buy?
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