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K77 SRB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,664 mi
Last recorded141,664 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 141,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear arches are corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 137,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 137,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,950 miles

indcator swicth eratic

Fail 13 Dec 2016 125,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from fuel tank to rear of car. (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Indicator switch faulty r/h direction (1.4.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 121,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 117,801 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 117,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 114,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 88,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 80,203 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,127 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 SRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K77 SRB, 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 K77 SRB registered?

K77 SRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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