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KM03 LPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 LPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe/suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under car (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

underside of car including components covered in grease and under seal

Fail 17 Nov 2018 94,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of spring corroded/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle, including components, covered in grease/under seal

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 92,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

all rear sub-frame corroded

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,868 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 88,868 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 87,820 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2012 83,452 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 83,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 May 2011 74,727 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust mounting in frontr of rear axle missing

Pass 2 May 2011 74,727 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust mounting in frontr of rear axle missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,002 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broke still fully supporting exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,178 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall not deep enought to reach cords

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,388 miles

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

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

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 LPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

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

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