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KM03 CKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,322 mi
Last recorded130,322 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,322 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2022 130,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 112,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rust in brake pipes/coil springs

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,864 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 903,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 903,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,167 miles

1.trim covering inner arches.2.rear shock absorbers weak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 86,898 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,898 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,226 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 72,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,010 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,780 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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KM03 CKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KM03 CKL, 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 CKL registered?

KM03 CKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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