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KM03 LLW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,687 mi
Last recorded108,687 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Lower under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2021 161,687 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower under vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 161,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes were they can be seen due to undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 86,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,964 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 80,633 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,914 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,826 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,845 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,640 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 LLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

KM03 LLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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