MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement up (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement up (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front lower arm bushes wearing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r tyre worn inside edge and close to limit
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r tyre worn inside edge and close to limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear coils corroded and unable to see bottoms
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air pipe on front of engine fouling radiator fan
n/s/f steering rack arm slight play
rear coils corroded unable to see bottoms
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air pipe on front of engine fouling radiator fan
n/s/f steering rack arm slight play
rear coils corroded unable to see bottoms
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items
unable to see bottomss of rear coil springs
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items
unable to see bottomss of rear coil springs
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
unable to fully inspect rear coils
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear wiper blade slightly split
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KM03 ELW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.
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