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FX03 SYA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,288 mi
Last recorded73,288 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,288 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2017 65,079 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2017 65,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine Management Light is On

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,913 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 52,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,731 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

rear coilsprings both sides are fractured but still funtions in the right order also possitioned in its mount when jacked down on the road wheels

Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

rear coilsprings both sides are fractured but still funtions in the right order also possitioned in its mount when jacked down on the road wheels

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,211 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,996 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 SYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

FX03 SYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FX03 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 SYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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