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DA03 FKB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 104,507 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,788 miles

exhaust corroded rear hanger brocken

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,788 miles

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

exhaust corroded rear hanger brocken

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,693 miles

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

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,247 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,739 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 69,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,540 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,230 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to wear limit on outer edge .

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,039 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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DA03 FKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA03 FKB, 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 DA03 FKB registered?

DA03 FKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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