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KG03 ATX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,907 mi
Last recorded143,907 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 143,907 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 143,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on n/s/front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 139,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 137,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 137,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,584 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 132,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,206 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 129,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 124,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,633 miles

Glow plug light on

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

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

SRS light on

TCS light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 108,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,320 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

slight play in the n/s/f wheelbearing

srs warning lamp on

Fail 4 Aug 2010 96,318 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

slight play in the n/s/f wheelbearing

srs warning lamp on

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,706 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 ATX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

KG03 ATX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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