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EX03 KMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,516 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,216 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,598 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,986 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 90,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,026 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,438 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 77,375 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all components not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,375 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

all components not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,642 miles

Number plates slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,836 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,778 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,635 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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EX03 KMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX03 KMZ, 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 EX03 KMZ registered?

EX03 KMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is EX03 KMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 KMZ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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