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FV03 XGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,623 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 88,623 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,960 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 XGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

FV03 XGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is FV03 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 XGZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV03 XGZ have outstanding finance?

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