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FV03 OUK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,657 mi
Last recorded106,657 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 106,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 95,054 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 94,939 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 91,378 miles

slight play on nearside steering arm

Pass 10 May 2016 87,783 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 May 2016 87,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2015 83,581 miles

centre exhust clamp deteriated

slight playon nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2014 79,577 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

offside rear tyre close to markers

Fail 12 May 2014 79,577 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

offside rear tyre close to markers

Pass 13 May 2013 75,841 miles

near side link rod top rubber split

Fail 13 May 2013 75,841 miles

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

near side link rod top rubber split

Pass 11 May 2012 72,422 miles

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2012 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,265 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm 245/40/17 continental

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,265 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm 245/40/17 continental

Pass 11 May 2010 64,337 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 May 2009 60,348 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 60,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 56,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 51,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,917 miles

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

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 OUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

FV03 OUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FV03 OUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 OUK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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