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FE03 KGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,342 mi
Last recorded175,342 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 175,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 167,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 167,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 161,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 154,539 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,865 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 139,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,572 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 131,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 126,202 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 126,202 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 119,649 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 119,649 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,931 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,097 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 KGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FE03 KGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 KGJ registered?

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

Is FE03 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 KGJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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