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FV03 OTG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,899 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,039 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 109,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,838 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,614 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 81,614 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 72,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,290 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket not secure

scraping noise from nearside rear wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2011 64,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket not secure

scraping noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,933 miles

High level brake light is not working.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light inop

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 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

FV03 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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