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KM03 KHE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

182,070 mi
Last recorded182,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 182,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 182,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 180,050 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2024 178,100 miles

rear subframe rusty

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2023 176,264 miles

rear subframe corroded not excessive

exhaust rusty

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 173,699 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

rear axle corroded not excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2021 173,693 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

rear axle corroded not excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2020 170,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 167,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 161,762 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 161,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 161,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and poor image. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 156,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x two marked yellow also arms rusted. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x two also arms rusted marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

parking brake release slow to function.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 151,489 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 151,470 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 146,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose marked yellow. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 140,259 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,159 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 134,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 122,634 miles

front and rear No plates deteriorating.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 122,634 miles

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

front and rear No plates deteriorating.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,979 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 100,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

KM03 KHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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