MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 FWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?
FY03 FWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.
Is FY03 FWA safe to buy?
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