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EX03 KUC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,813 mi
Last recorded88,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower back arm has slight play in ball joint

all brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension and components corroded

under trays an sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower back arm has slight play in ball joint

all brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension and components corroded

under trays an sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

all rear suspension components and subframe corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,807 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Full under trays fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s/r low (3.7.B.6b)

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Full under trays fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 69,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 54,572 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 22 May 2013 54,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,170 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 39,345 miles

windscreen

Pass 22 May 2009 31,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,639 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 17,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX03 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

EX03 KUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EX03 KUC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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