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15 KPL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 75,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,640 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,994 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,423 miles

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)

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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15 KPL 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 87.5%.

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 15 KPL, 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 15 KPL registered?

15 KPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is 15 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 15 KPL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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