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KD03 DWP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,006 mi
Last recorded70,006 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to cord 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to cord 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,409 miles

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

em light on

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,920 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,543 miles

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

most of cars underside covered in plastic

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp.areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

plastic fitted on parts of susp.

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 15,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,146 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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KD03 DWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD03 DWP, 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 KD03 DWP registered?

KD03 DWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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