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KE03 FDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,820 mi
Last recorded69,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 FDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,820 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,650 miles

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

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,425 miles

EML is on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres are wearing on edges of tread

Fail 8 May 2017 49,425 miles

EML is on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres are wearing on edges of tread

Pass 17 May 2016 46,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,129 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 40,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 36,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 36,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,661 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 33,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 30,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,077 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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KE03 FDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KE03 FDZ, 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 KE03 FDZ registered?

KE03 FDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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