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FT03 KFR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 KFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,939 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 80,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,956 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,593 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,516 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,481 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 45,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,815 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 28,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,626 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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FT03 KFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FT03 KFR, 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 KFR registered?

FT03 KFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is FT03 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 KFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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