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FX03 UAC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,287 mi
Last recorded147,287 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 147,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine manment light

Pass 19 Feb 2015 134,125 miles

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

engine manment light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 133,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine manment light on

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 121,164 miles

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

engine light on

nsf tyre has small cuts in the inner sidewall

nsr tyre approx 2.5 mm very center the rest 3mm and above

Fail 17 Jan 2014 37,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

nsf tyre has small cuts in the inner sidewall

nsr tyre approx 2.5 mm very center the rest 3mm and above

Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,955 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 107,941 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,796 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 83,760 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,611 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,573 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 64,426 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,219 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,219 miles

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

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 UAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

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

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