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HG03 KKS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

237,607 mi
Last recorded237,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 237,607 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 237,607 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 222,502 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 200,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 180,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 161,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 161,187 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 138,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,194 miles

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

oil leak

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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HG03 KKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG03 KKS, 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 HG03 KKS registered?

HG03 KKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is HG03 KKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 KKS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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