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RG03 FAM

2003 Mercedes Coupe

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,989 mi
Last recorded116,989 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Coupe77,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FAM
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 116,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 116,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,266 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,509 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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RG03 FAM is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 77,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG03 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG03 FAM registered?

RG03 FAM is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RG03 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 FAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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