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FD03 CKU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,433 mi
Last recorded118,433 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 118,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road screen damaged (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (D) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 113,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,157 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2021 108,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,918 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2019 95,963 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,945 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,615 miles

under body trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,564 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,135 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,430 miles

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,940 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,762 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 May 2006 28,901 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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FD03 CKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FD03 CKU, 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 FD03 CKU registered?

FD03 CKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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