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AV03 KPT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,628 mi
Last recorded141,628 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 141,628 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 May 2021 131,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2020 127,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

various undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,469 miles

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

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

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

various undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,174 miles

various undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 116,174 miles

various undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 109,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 102,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 102,272 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,974 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 95,833 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 89,926 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 89,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 83,630 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2012 77,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,143 miles

slight free play in nearside and offside front wheelbearigs

Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,618 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,984 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 51,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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AV03 KPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV03 KPT, 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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AV03 KPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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