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KC03 RLV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,005 mi
Last recorded167,005 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 RLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 167,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 159,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 154,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 154,129 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 149,122 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 149,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 108,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,572 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 91,570 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,071 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,279 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,516 miles

o/s/n/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,911 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,056 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,106 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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 RLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KC03 RLV, 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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KC03 RLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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