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FT03 KFK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 KFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,664 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to the wear bars

Fail 4 Jul 2018 134,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to the wear bars

Pass 4 Jul 2017 122,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 118,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,009 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges.

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 114,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges.

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,164 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 104,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 97,380 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 97,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 87,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,697 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,863 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 51,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FT03 KFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FT03 KFK, 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 FT03 KFK registered?

FT03 KFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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