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KJ03 UPH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,928 mi
Last recorded145,928 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 UPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 145,928 miles

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

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 137,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 128,849 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 124,216 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 124,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 115,381 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 115,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,178 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 88,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,383 miles

Exhaust joining clamp front to rear is badly split.

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

O/S mirror glass discoloured.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,053 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,771 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,376 miles

both front tyres started to " crack "

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,442 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 UPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

KJ03 UPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ03 UPH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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