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FY03 OZT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,270 mi
Last recorded157,270 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 157,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 157,270 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,316 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 135,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 110,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,145 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,211 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 74,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside front lower front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 28 May 2014 74,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside front lower front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,840 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,840 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 54,487 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,775 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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FY03 OZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

FY03 OZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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