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K6 KPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,853 mi
Last recorded149,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 149,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 142,705 miles

both front door handles sticking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 136,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 131,611 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 120,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,030 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,706 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 89,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,033 miles

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

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

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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K6 KPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K6 KPJ, 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 K6 KPJ registered?

K6 KPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is K6 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 KPJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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