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KT03 FYN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,936 mi
Last recorded169,936 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 FYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 169,936 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 161,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,512 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 140,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,576 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 115,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 100,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 70,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,407 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 63,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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KT03 FYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KT03 FYN, 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 KT03 FYN registered?

KT03 FYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is KT03 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 FYN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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