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KB03 NXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,565 mi
Last recorded129,565 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 129,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2019 129,356 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted unable to check

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,362 miles

corrosion to some suspension components

knock heard at osf but no play found

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,280 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes have movement

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,383 miles

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

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 15 Jul 2009 47,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,236 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)

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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KB03 NXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KB03 NXJ, 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 KB03 NXJ registered?

KB03 NXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KB03 NXJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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