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KC03 ECW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,985 mi
Last recorded102,985 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,985 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 102,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers on sills

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted front to back

Fail 5 Mar 2019 91,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers on sills

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,143 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

poor beam pattern on both headlamps

Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,143 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

poor beam pattern on both headlamps

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,214 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,214 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,996 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 57,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,419 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,416 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 34,633 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 34,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 26,972 miles

Full inspection of under body structure and components not poossible, plastic covers fitted.

some damage to front tyres.

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 ECW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KC03 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

KC03 ECW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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