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5038 FK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5038 FK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall and is wearing close to indicator level

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,474 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,156 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 117,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,045 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 81,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,242 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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5038 FK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 5038 FK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5038 FK registered?

5038 FK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is 5038 FK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5038 FK shows 10 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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