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FX03 SNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,827 mi
Last recorded208,827 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 208,827 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 208,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 201,665 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 201,665 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 195,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 195,965 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 189,780 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 189,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 183,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 172,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,251 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 140,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 140,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre ON the legal limit

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,782 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 106,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,940 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder, and 2mm tread depth at lowest point

offside front tyre worn shoulders, and 3mm tread depth at low points

Fail 25 Mar 2010 76,629 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder, and 2mm tread depth at lowest point

offside front tyre worn shoulders, and 3mm tread depth at low points

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,668 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 49,668 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,559 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 24,323 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 SNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX03 SNY, 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 FX03 SNY registered?

FX03 SNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is FX03 SNY safe to buy?

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