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KU03 FSL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,571 mi
Last recorded149,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 144,117 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 144,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,171 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 135,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 125,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,337 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,547 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 109,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,498 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,422 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 83,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,599 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,589 miles

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

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)

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

advisory.both front tyres worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 61,475 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,044 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,256 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 FSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

KU03 FSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KU03 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 FSL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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