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KM03 EKU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,571 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 85,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,145 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2011 76,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,432 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,415 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,798 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 40,496 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 EKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

KM03 EKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is KM03 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 EKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM03 EKU have outstanding finance?

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