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FSU 708

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,026 mi
Last recorded154,026 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 708
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 154,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 148,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 138,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 133,688 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 133,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,886 miles

n/s/f lower steel suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,211 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 113,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise front discs pitting around edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 104,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise front discs pitting around edges

parking brake ratchet and pin broken

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs pitted on inside

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,066 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs pitted on inside

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake ratchet and pin broken

Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,674 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 63,448 miles

Offside Front 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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FSU 708 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FSU 708, 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 FSU 708 registered?

FSU 708 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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