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KG03 AOY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,230 mi
Last recorded151,230 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 151,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 127,526 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,526 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,348 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 94,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 82,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,862 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,835 miles

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

this vehicle has been tested as presented as some testable items are concealed by the manufactures protective covers

Pass 8 Mar 2006 62,510 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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KG03 AOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG03 AOY, 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 KG03 AOY registered?

KG03 AOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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