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KU03 FSY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 FSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 113,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,199 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,861 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,077 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 88,077 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 88,052 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Nov 2012 86,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,266 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 82,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,362 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,192 miles

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2009 69,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,067 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,268 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

KU03 FSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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