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FT03 EYS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 EYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,547 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,697 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 81,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,947 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 63,817 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 63,606 miles

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

advise .exhaust bracket corroded,but exhaust still supported.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,978 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,276 miles

both front wheel bearings very slight play

front number plate slightly insecure

n/s/r indicator dis-coloured

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Jan 2009 38,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front wheel bearings very slight play

front number plate slightly insecure

n/s/r indicator dis-coloured

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,774 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2008 26,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,164 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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FT03 EYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FT03 EYS, 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 FT03 EYS registered?

FT03 EYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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