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FE03 KFK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,199 mi
Last recorded151,199 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 151,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 151,199 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATE RATTLING

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 136,016 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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 17 May 2016 124,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 115,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,594 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,933 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,288 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 67,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,143 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 KFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

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

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