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FH03 KCX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,412 mi
Last recorded124,412 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,159 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 99,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,046 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

nsr tyre tread getting low

osf fog light lens broken

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,046 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

nsr tyre tread getting low

osf fog light lens broken

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,145 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,759 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,416 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,241 miles

nail in tyre

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 KCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FH03 KCX, 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 FH03 KCX registered?

FH03 KCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 KCX 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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