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KM03 KHF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,521 mi
Last recorded197,521 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 KHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 197,521 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both os+ns. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 187,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame covered in underseal and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 187,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame covered in underseal and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 176,114 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray loose

Fail 20 Oct 2023 176,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray loose

Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,278 miles

brake pipes rusty

underside corroded

wipers poor

Pass 12 Nov 2021 152,264 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 138,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion forming underside (rear)

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 135,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 132,000 miles

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

all discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 122,631 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 122,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DAMAGED BODY BENT (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,605 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 106,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,892 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,918 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,807 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 KHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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