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KU03 FVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,170 mi
Last recorded128,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 108,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 101,599 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 101,599 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,399 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,635 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,635 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,831 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,718 miles

near side tyre cut but not showing cord

Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,718 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

near side tyre cut but not showing cord

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,487 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 FVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU03 FVC registered?

KU03 FVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is KU03 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 FVC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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