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KF03 UBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 UBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,290 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,684 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 110,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,911 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 100,578 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,723 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,420 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,751 miles

Slight play in nearside track rod end ,and steering rack.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,925 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,273 miles

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

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

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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KF03 UBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KF03 UBU, 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 KF03 UBU registered?

KF03 UBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is KF03 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF03 UBU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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