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FH03 KCA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,849 mi
Last recorded104,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 KCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 104,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chip in windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR - OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 104,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chip in windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR - OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 104,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium ball Joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,802 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 94,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken From the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Aluminium Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken From the Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,193 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,787 miles

eml light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,122 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,162 miles

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)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,703 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 47,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 47,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 42,669 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,420 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

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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FH03 KCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH03 KCA, 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 FH03 KCA registered?

FH03 KCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is FH03 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 KCA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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