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KU03 FSF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,670 mi
Last recorded101,670 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 79,529 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 79,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,187 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,099 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,133 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,909 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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KU03 FSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU03 FSF, 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 KU03 FSF registered?

KU03 FSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is KU03 FSF safe to buy?

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