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HW03 FMA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,568 mi
Last recorded83,568 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres perished, and starting to get low on tread.

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres perished, and starting to get low on tread.

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,693 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracked and perishing

offside front tyre inner edge has low tread (possible tracking fault)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly, not considered excessive

offside front tyre cracked and perishing

offside front tyre inner edge has low tread (possible tracking fault)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,337 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,409 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,977 miles

both rear tyres have spilts in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,407 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 22,407 miles

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

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

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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HW03 FMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW03 FMA, 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 HW03 FMA registered?

HW03 FMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HW03 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 FMA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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