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FY03 PNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,328 mi
Last recorded97,328 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 PNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 97,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,650 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

Both rear inner tyres badly cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 81,275 miles

Both front tyres cracked.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,789 miles

Centre rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded / broken

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,763 miles

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

Centre rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded / broken

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,991 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 53,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,825 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 49,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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 PNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FY03 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

FY03 PNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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