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KM03 LKN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,001 mi
Last recorded97,001 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 LKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,609 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 91,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,200 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 88,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroding / corroded

small chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2021 83,864 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak / will effect emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroding / corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,640 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 77,640 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,754 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,625 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,821 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM03 LKN registered?

KM03 LKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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