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C3 KWH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 KWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,585 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,871 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 87,869 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whistling noise from drive belt area

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre wearing on the outer edges / both

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whistling noise from drive belt area

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,076 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on the outer edges

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing thin on the outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,287 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,271 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 63,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,990 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,876 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,739 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 37,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,794 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,660 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,047 miles

BONNET NOT OPENING WITH HANDLE

Fail 31 Oct 2006 20,047 miles

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

BONNET NOT OPENING WITH HANDLE

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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C3 KWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C3 KWH, 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 C3 KWH registered?

C3 KWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is C3 KWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 KWH shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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