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KH03 BTX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,323 mi
Last recorded77,323 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 77,323 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 71,811 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 71,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 57,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 50,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,375 miles

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

cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2011 34,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2010 31,023 miles

substitute lamps on as nearside tail lamp faulty

Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,904 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 26,904 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2008 23,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,845 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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KH03 BTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KH03 BTX, 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 KH03 BTX registered?

KH03 BTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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