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A3 KGK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,725 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,725 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 61,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,419 miles

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,862 miles

Oil leak on gearbox

Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,862 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 39,396 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,342 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,800 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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A3 KGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A3 KGK, 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 A3 KGK registered?

A3 KGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is A3 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 KGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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