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FT03 KGA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,675 mi
Last recorded136,675 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 KGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,171 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

both front indicators slightly dis-coloured

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre distorted

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

eml on

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,733 miles

engine warning lamp on

front registration plate fractured

o/s/front tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 104,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

front registration plate fractured

o/s/front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,532 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 87,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edge

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2010 73,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 42,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,066 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 KGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

FT03 KGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FT03 KGA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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