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FV03 DMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,365 mi
Last recorded193,365 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 193,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 189,642 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 189,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 181,521 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 174,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 165,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,667 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,230 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 118,170 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 66,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 66,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,194 miles

nail in o\s rear tyre

rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Jun 2006 24,194 miles

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

nail in o\s rear tyre

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,559 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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FV03 DMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV03 DMZ, 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 FV03 DMZ registered?

FV03 DMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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