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FV03 RWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,925 mi
Last recorded147,925 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 RWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 147,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 142,507 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 142,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged bead (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 127,369 miles

Nearside fuel tank damp

Nearside rear brake pipe, above fuel tank, corroding close to excessive

Offside rear brake pipe corroding, at hose

Fail 16 Aug 2016 127,359 miles

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

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

Nearside fuel tank damp

Nearside rear brake pipe, above fuel tank, corroding close to excessive

Offside rear brake pipe corroding, at hose

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 119,328 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake fluid warning lamp intermittent fault due to parking brake lever

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside rear tyre tread depth worn close to limit

Rear anti-roll bar d-rubbers have play close to excessive

Rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 112,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,993 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r road wheel damaged outer

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 1 Aug 2012 98,817 miles

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

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

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

o/s side repeter cracked

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r road wheel damaged outer

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,800 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 89,628 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,790 miles

advisorys as issued with vt30 on 09/07/2010

Fail 9 Jul 2010 78,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,101 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2009 69,214 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2008 55,338 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,508 miles

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 RWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

FV03 RWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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