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KC03 ECJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,315 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,433 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 50,412 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,521 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 ECJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

KC03 ECJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is KC03 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC03 ECJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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