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FV03 RVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 102,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 99,147 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 99,147 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,027 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,498 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,800 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 76,626 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 71,753 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,801 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,801 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,224 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 61,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,998 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,719 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 31,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,137 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 26,137 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 3mm

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 RVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

FV03 RVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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