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KG03 ATU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,577 mi
Last recorded117,577 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 ATU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear under body corrosion

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 31 Aug 2018 117,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear DAMAGED REAR LIGHT PRODUCING SHARP EDGES

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear, centre above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of second silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount missing but system still adequately supported

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 109,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear, centre above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of second silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount missing but system still adequately supported

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,637 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under-body surface corrosion at rear.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,970 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,655 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,649 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 56,302 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 56,290 miles

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

advise both front tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,125 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 50,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 41,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,013 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 40,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ATU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

KG03 ATU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is KG03 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 ATU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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