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KM03 HGL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,593 mi
Last recorded103,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 HGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 103,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low,3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low in center, close to the legal limit.

Parking brake lever noisy.

Fail 17 Jun 2020 103,581 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

EML on.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low,3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low in center, close to the legal limit.

Parking brake lever noisy.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brakes require attention

fine scratches on windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brakes require attention

fine scratches on windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,997 miles

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

management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

battery loose

engine check light on

exhaust support bracket broken

fine scratch in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,308 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine check light on

exhaust support bracket broken

fine scratch in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 85,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 78,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal travel

nearside mirror damaged and covered with tape

offside front tyre deep cracking to side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2010 68,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,399 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 HGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

KM03 HGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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