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FE03 KFA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,229 mi
Last recorded124,229 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 124,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,256 miles

Oil leak

stability program warning light on

Fail 13 Sep 2011

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

stability program warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,583 miles

ESP Lamp on.

Wipers blades in poor condition.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,488 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 158,714 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 144,805 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 144,803 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 132,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 113,573 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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FE03 KFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE03 KFA, 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 FE03 KFA registered?

FE03 KFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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