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FT03 KFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,517 miles

rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 65,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,702 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,923 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 42,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,993 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 39,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,846 miles

nearside front wiper blade noise and rubber stiff

Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,846 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade noise and rubber stiff

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,666 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,162 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on otter edge.

Fail 14 Oct 2006 26,162 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on otter edge.

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 KFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

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

Is FT03 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 KFU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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