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FX03 ZFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

279,889 mi
Last recorded279,889 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 279,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f/the /d/ bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2020 265,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 241,676 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2018 217,520 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 193,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 172,965 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 161,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 145,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 131,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn and lipped.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 118,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn and lipped.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,387 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,387 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,199 miles

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 11 Mar 2010 80,511 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,511 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,987 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 ZFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

FX03 ZFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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