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971 KBB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 KBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,156 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak but visable

Fail 2 Nov 2023 81,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp beam patterns weak but visable

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 78,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,664 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 76,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,789 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 74,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,333 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim dull

Offside Front headlamp aim dull

indicator switch faulty

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp aim dull

Offside Front headlamp aim dull

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

indicator switch faulty

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,999 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

drivers door mirror slightly defective

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,941 miles

centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded off exhaust,exhaust secure

passenger top windscreen crack

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,953 miles

Intermittant right hand indicator switch fault , would advise further investigation

Under body & engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 65,953 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Intermittant right hand indicator switch fault , would advise further investigation

Under body & engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,416 miles

Inicator switch/stalk intermittant fault in o/s position, lamps operate normally.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,442 miles

Indicator switch has an intermittant locating fault in the o/s position, would advise further investigation.

Mil light illuminated on instrument panel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,434 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also some floor sections.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,137 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,479 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,266 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,163 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,137 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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971 KBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 971 KBB, 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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971 KBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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