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FV03 ONW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,551 mi
Last recorded115,551 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ONW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 115,551 miles

Vehicle Has Covers & Under-Tray Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 9 Jan 2025 114,760 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 8 Jan 2024 114,297 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,904 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 111,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,080 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 110,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 166,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 6 Aug 2013 152,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,146 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 80,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,082 miles

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

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 ONW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ONW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 ONW registered?

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

Is FV03 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 ONW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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