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FT03 EZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,201 mi
Last recorded178,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 178,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 163,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 150,979 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 150,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 146,354 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 146,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both front and n/s/rear tyres on minimum limit advise relacement

Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both front and n/s/rear tyres on minimum limit advise relacement

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,671 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 119,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,726 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,385 miles

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

trailer socket faulty

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,124 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,897 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,884 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 EZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT03 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

FT03 EZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is FT03 EZB safe to buy?

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