MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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