MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light indicate fault on dash
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light indicate fault on dash
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both side front tyre wearing outer edge
enginer management light indicate fault on dash
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management warning light on
slight oil leak
steel wheel rim fitted to offside front at the time off test
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre have cuts in side walls
front and rear number plates
hand brake travel
wipers
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre have cuts in side walls
front and rear number plates
hand brake travel
wipers
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
advise front brake discs warn
advise nearside door mirror glass broken
advise offside rear tyre on legal limits reccomend change
advise steel wheel fitted offside front
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY03 DOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 FY03 DOU, 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 FY03 DOU registered?
FY03 DOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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