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FC03 KUW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 119,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,949 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various parts of brake pipe corroded both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal feels spongy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various parts of brake pipe corroded both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 90,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,474 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 75,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 71,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,534 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2016 62,266 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 62,260 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 57,053 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 51,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 51,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 46,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,232 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 40,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 37,324 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,458 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,516 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 20,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,468 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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FC03 KUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FC03 KUW, 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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FC03 KUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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