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KM03 CKF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

312,871 mi
Last recorded312,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 CKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 312,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 312,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 303,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 181,664 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 181,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL DAMAGE. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 169,277 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 169,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 165,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - under inflation? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 160,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 154,832 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 154,832 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 149,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres tread low

Pass 3 May 2014 144,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 139,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall small split

Pass 5 May 2012 130,537 miles

Nearside 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)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 120,651 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Fail 5 May 2011 120,651 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 105,540 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/under body covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2010 105,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/under body covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 90,091 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

plastic inner vwheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

Pass 7 May 2008 72,112 miles

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO N/S/R. ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 8 May 2007 54,268 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE SHIELDS FITTED

Fail 8 May 2007 54,268 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE SHIELDS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,090 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays and sill covers

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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KM03 CKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KM03 CKF, 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 KM03 CKF registered?

KM03 CKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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