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KG03 XNL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,895 mi
Last recorded121,895 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 XNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 121,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 119,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 116,389 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 113,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 107,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 107,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 104,960 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 104,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 101,569 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 97,474 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 97,474 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 94,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 78,790 miles

both front thrust arm bushes splitting.

Pass 29 May 2008 71,563 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 71,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,383 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 XNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

KG03 XNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is KG03 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 XNL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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