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FX03 SXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

139,074 mi
Last recorded139,074 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 SXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 135,896 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,697 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,839 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 126,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 122,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 115,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,402 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,247 miles

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

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,781 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,508 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,400 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,100 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,821 miles

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

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 1 Mar 2006 13,653 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 SXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

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

Is FX03 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 SXJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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