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KD03 NKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 125,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,682 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 123,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,243 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint facing up- straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,594 miles

Offside + nearside ) rear tyre showing signs of wear

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside + nearside ) rear tyre showing signs of wear

Offside front tyre showing signs of wear

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 63,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 61,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear number plate damage, Both nearside tyres damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 57,234 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Front brake pads low

N/S Side repeater damaged

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 57,193 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Brake warning light on dash

Front brake pads low

N/S Side repeater damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 43,357 miles

advice:nearside front tyre wall damage

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,895 miles

Hand brake will need ajustment.

Pass 24 May 2006 31,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres low on edges

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 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

KD03 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is KD03 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD03 NKA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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