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FV03 EAX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a cut not deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front damage present

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 115,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a cut not deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage present

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,832 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 109,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper edge insecure unlikely to be detached

Offside Front Both side front wing insecure but unlikely to be detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,913 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not operating

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 101,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not operating

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML light illuminating

Nearside Front Fog light not operating

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked but no white light visible

Oil leak gearbox area

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 97,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML light illuminating

Nearside Front Fog light not operating

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked but no white light visible

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak gearbox area

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,988 miles

front tyres worn

wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,319 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,319 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,016 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Malfunction Light Is On Indicating A Fault

Exhaust Bracket Broken

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,232 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,232 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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 51,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,714 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,452 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 22,440 miles

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

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

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

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 EAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FV03 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

FV03 EAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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