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KM03 DZA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

143,469 mi
Last recorded143,469 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 143,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pads down to 1/3rd

Fail 8 Nov 2022 143,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pads down to 1/3rd

Pass 4 Nov 2021 132,389 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 132,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,453 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 2 Oct 2020 129,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 122,970 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,011 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both nearside & offside lower front suspension worn / low level state

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,341 miles

Oil leak ()

ENGINE FAULT CODE LIGHTS ON

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,070 miles

engine mangment light on in dash

offside front outer lower suspension arm from the front the rear ball joint has slight play in it

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 93,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml light on in dash

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine mangment light on in dash

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,051 miles

engine mangment light on in dash

Pass 12 May 2012 77,487 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 77,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 77,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on shoulder too 2mm but have a stepped tread depth pattern.

exhaust front support bracket deteriorated.

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm but has a stepped tread depth pattern.

offside front brake disc pitted and corroded.

offside front tyre worn too 1.6mm limit but has a stepped tread depth pattern.

Pass 27 May 2011 66,575 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 57,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 57,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 48,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2009 48,462 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 41,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall has deep cut but no visible cords.

Pass 30 May 2006 26,747 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 26,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KM03 DZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DZA, 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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KM03 DZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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