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KU03 FSS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,851 mi
Last recorded145,851 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 145,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 137,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 122,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2014 122,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 106,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,123 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 84,478 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 68,627 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,421 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2006 35,226 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 FSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KU03 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

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

Is KU03 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 FSS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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