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K77 ADK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 ADK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 151,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 151,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 147,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 147,014 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 137,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 127,962 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 127,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front undertray insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2014 117,671 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front undertray insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,739 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 114,739 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 109,796 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,100 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 103,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,882 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,498 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,730 miles

front brake discs worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,323 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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K77 ADK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K77 ADK, 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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K77 ADK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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