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FM03 KUU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,880 mi
Last recorded35,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 KUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,880 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 35,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 34,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,047 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 34,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,117 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 33,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 28,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2014 26,340 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 26,340 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 23,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,828 miles

nearside front front suspension arm bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,158 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 19,128 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,080 miles

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 27 May 2009 14,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,151 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 7,756 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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FM03 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM03 KUU, 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 FM03 KUU registered?

FM03 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 KUU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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