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FV03 XHA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,571 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 93,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,033 miles

engine light on dash

front pads worn to limit

n/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,973 miles

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

auto gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,973 miles

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

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

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

auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,317 miles

Indicators occasionally self-cancel prematurely.

Nearside wiper-blade rubber slightly deteriorated

Screen-washer reservoir almost empty

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,449 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,358 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,741 miles

fluid leak from automatic gearbox

Fail 1 Mar 2012 56,675 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fluid leak from automatic gearbox

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,605 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 XHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 XHA registered?

FV03 XHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FV03 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 XHA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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