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FE03 KGX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,468 mi
Last recorded64,468 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,369 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 26,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 19,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,829 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 KGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

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

Is FE03 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 KGX 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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