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KJ03 MTV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,028 mi
Last recorded71,028 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,770 miles

nearside rear tyre begining to perish

offside front tyre wearing on Outer edge

offside front wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,010 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,002 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,621 miles

Nearside Front 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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KJ03 MTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KJ03 MTV, 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 KJ03 MTV registered?

KJ03 MTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is KJ03 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ03 MTV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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