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K16 JWB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,738 mi
Last recorded195,738 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 JWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 195,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 195,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,436 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d/ bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 106,853 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r, n/s/r, 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r, n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing o/s/r, n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 9,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,155 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread

Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,141 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,065 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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K16 JWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K16 JWB, 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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K16 JWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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