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EK03 KXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,466 mi
Last recorded132,466 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,466 miles

Front battery loose

Front both wiper blades deteriorated

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 17 Dec 2016 132,434 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front battery loose

Front both wiper blades deteriorated

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,293 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 122,875 miles

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

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 110,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,221 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 101,221 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 92,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake disc's worn slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,441 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,427 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,237 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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EK03 KXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK03 KXD, 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 EK03 KXD registered?

EK03 KXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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