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FT03 KGG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

96,617 mi
Last recorded96,617 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,617 miles

BOTH REAR TIRES SCUFFED ON OUTER WALLS.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PANEL ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL INSECURE.. PANEL TOUCHING FOOT WHEN BRAKING.

Fail 18 Jan 2024 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP FADED.. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH REAR TIRES SCUFFED ON OUTER WALLS.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PANEL ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL INSECURE.. PANEL TOUCHING FOOT WHEN BRAKING.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,816 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTTER TREAD.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER TREAD... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 93,816 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTTER TREAD.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER TREAD... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,411 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,008 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,198 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall bulged.. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,489 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS....

Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,980 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 70,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,450 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 62,450 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

handbrake stuck in on position

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 59,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to its sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 57,727 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to its sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2010 46,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2010 46,178 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,857 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,229 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,623 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 KGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

FT03 KGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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