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AV03 KUG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,048 mi
Last recorded186,048 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 186,048 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 175,252 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

underside brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Feb 2017 175,225 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint on rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

underside brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jul 2014 169,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 163,571 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 159,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 152,324 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 152,228 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 143,081 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Apr 2010 143,076 miles

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,626 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 129,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn low inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,681 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2007 108,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV03 KUG, 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 AV03 KUG registered?

AV03 KUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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