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FE03 KFF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,028 mi
Last recorded126,028 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 126,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,963 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 106,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 98,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel getting excessive

poss fault with indicator switch ??

sealant on o.s. track rod end gator

Fail 7 May 2013 98,536 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel getting excessive

poss fault with indicator switch ??

sealant on o.s. track rod end gator

Pass 14 May 2012 89,940 miles

handbrake travel getting excessive

knock from o.s.f. wheel when braking but no play found ???

n.s. ball joint covered in sealant

o.s. track rod end gator covered in sealant

poss fault with indicator switch

Fail 14 May 2012 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake travel getting excessive

knock from o.s.f. wheel when braking but no play found ???

poss fault with indicator switch

Pass 11 May 2011 80,723 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s. track rod end gator split

Fail 10 May 2011 80,722 miles

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

o.s. gator split

Pass 10 May 2010 71,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,155 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 50,129 miles

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

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 15 May 2007 38,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,795 miles

full length under tray fitted

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 KFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KFF, 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 KFF registered?

FE03 KFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FE03 KFF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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