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KC03 ECE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,711 mi
Last recorded80,711 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 24 May 2016 76,758 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,349 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 69,982 miles

advise offside rear tyre nearing limits

Fail 27 May 2014 69,982 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre nearing limits

Pass 9 May 2013 64,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 64,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,318 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,572 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 44,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,204 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 40,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,972 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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KC03 ECE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KC03 ECE, 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 KC03 ECE registered?

KC03 ECE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is KC03 ECE safe to buy?

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