MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension components
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel components rusty (2.4.A.1b)
covers fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel components rusty (2.4.A.1b)
covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine undertrays fitted
engine warning light on
exhaust bracket broken/corroded
oil leak
suspension components corroded
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear metal brake pipes by rear brake hoses starting to corrode
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
splash/inspection shields cover substantial area underneath vehicle
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre close to wear markers
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KM03 LKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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