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KD03 KWT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 135,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 133,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,corroded. advise replacement asap (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm. 205/55/16 94v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f and both rear tyres badly scrubbed on inner edges,tracking req

o/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush deterioated

Fail 7 Sep 2020 133,782 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both. hid fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,corroded. advise replacement asap (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm. 205/55/16 94v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f and both rear tyres badly scrubbed on inner edges,tracking req

o/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush deterioated

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,243 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly park brake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer mirror glass discoloured

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 124,242 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly park brake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer mirror glass discoloured

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,813 miles

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

Offside Outer mirroring silvering faded

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,811 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer mirroring silvering faded

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 2 Apr 2016 101,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 13 Mar 2015 91,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,459 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,500 miles

Nail in Off Side Front tyre

Near Side Rear road wheel showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,812 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 KWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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