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FX03 SDY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 85,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 59,546 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 59,495 miles

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

nearside antirollbar link worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,466 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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FX03 SDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX03 SDY, 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

How do I check the history of FX03 SDY?

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What year was FX03 SDY registered?

FX03 SDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FX03 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 SDY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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