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FX03 YYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,714 mi
Last recorded164,714 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 164,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 154,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 149,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 149,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front alloy one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 142,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 133,541 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 133,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 128,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 118,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,554 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 87,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,909 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,585 miles

Rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,314 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 YYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

FX03 YYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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