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KJ03 MOU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,512 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,459 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,217 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 98,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 88,044 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,450 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,448 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 75,216 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,213 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Aux belt seems very loose reqs looking at

N/S/F wiper juddering on screen

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,803 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 53,797 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

fault on handbrake,offside front sun visor insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,649 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 53,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,772 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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KJ03 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KJ03 MOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJ03 MOU?

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What year was KJ03 MOU registered?

KJ03 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ03 MOU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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