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KG03 HNF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

165,418 mi
Last recorded165,418 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 HNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 165,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 165,405 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 158,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 158,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 154,451 miles

All tyre valves perished

All tyres perished

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight reserve travel in brake pedal

Warning message on dash side repeater left. working fine

Pass 30 Jul 2022 154,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service Brake pedal has slight reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring view for some components

Valve stem slightly damaged All four, slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 152,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 146,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 141,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

glow plug lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,880 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 137,807 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 133,254 miles

Rear shocks slight weak

Fail 1 Apr 2017 133,254 miles

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

Rear shocks slight weak

Pass 2 Apr 2016 130,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 122,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Fail 22 Mar 2014 122,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 116,803 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,206 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,471 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 109,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,026 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

slight crack in top nearside corner of windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 68,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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