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K60 DSS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,496 mi
Last recorded112,496 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 DSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 112,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2023 92,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,029 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,991 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,313 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,714 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 1 Aug 2018 70,711 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,999 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,528 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,532 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,874 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,842 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 3 Feb 2014 45,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,585 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,195 miles

slight play in n/s/f track control arm swivel

Fail 7 Jul 2009

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,599 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,146 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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K60 DSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K60 DSS, 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 K60 DSS registered?

K60 DSS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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