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KU03 XFT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,061 mi
Last recorded176,061 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 176,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 171,062 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 170,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens cover heavily tarnished (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens cover heavily tarnished (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 261,819 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 150,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 150,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 140,622 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 124,429 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 124,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both headlights misty beam pattern within limits

Pass 28 Apr 2012 108,015 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,275 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 100,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,821 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 94,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 89,031 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 89,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,025 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 75,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,422 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 XFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

KU03 XFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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