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KM03 LPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,244 mi
Last recorded111,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 111,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,905 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 107,902 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

parking brake has just meet the legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x4 ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x4 ()

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

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,944 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 85,171 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,801 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 LPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

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

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