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FX03 SXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,236 mi
Last recorded125,236 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,236 miles

REAR SUBFRAME AND BOOT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKEND

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 125,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIL TO FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR SUBFRAME AND BOOT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKEND

Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,971 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 122,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,261 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 117,258 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,404 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear has small cut in tread

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

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

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

Rear chassis N/S rusty

Rear subframe rusty.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,828 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,578 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,461 miles

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,925 miles

N/S/R hand brake low on effort

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,925 miles

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

N/S/R hand brake low on effort

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,296 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,422 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,510 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 SXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SXG, 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 FX03 SXG registered?

FX03 SXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is FX03 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 SXG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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