MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat convertor (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced faded no beam image (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 bolt's missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
indicator switch stalk sticky on o/s
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 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 does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
eml light on
indicator switch stalk sticky on o/s
** indicator switch faulty **
front discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
** indicator switch faulty **
front discs worn
stone chip zone A
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
stone chip zone A
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front leading control arm bush deteriorating
Nearside front wiper smearing slightly
Offside front leading control arm bush deteriorating
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside front leading control arm bush deteriorating
Nearside front wiper smearing slightly
Offside front leading control arm bush deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV03 XGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?
FV03 XGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.
Is FV03 XGX safe to buy?
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