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FR03 CVN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,008 mi
Last recorded194,008 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 CVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 194,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 186,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 186,893 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn close 2 legal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2014 168,268 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front section below catlayst has slight crack

light corrosion on rear inner upper steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2014 168,268 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front section below catlayst has slight crack

light corrosion on rear inner upper steel brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion on rear upper steel brake pipes

slight crack on exhaust front down pipe section

Pass 3 Apr 2012 130,457 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 110,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 110,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 89,699 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 51,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,364 miles

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 CVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

FR03 CVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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