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EX03 KTD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 149,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,706 miles

Front Headlamps starting to discolour

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

Rear Rear wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 138,388 miles

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

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 131,812 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

nearside and offside outer wheel arches slight corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

nearside and offside outer wheel arches slight corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 125,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 118,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,637 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,044 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel makes slight noise when rotated

oil leak is from rear axle

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,998 miles

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

exhaust coroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear differential seals leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,694 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F fog lamp flashing with indicator

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,580 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 KTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD registered?

EX03 KTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is EX03 KTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 KTD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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