MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake disc's slightly worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake discs slightly worn and pitted
parking brake pedal sticky
rear service brake increases at slightly different rate
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to plastic floor and engine covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres on 2mm of tread
front discs slightly pitted
intermittant fault with parking brake warning lamp
offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged
unable to fully inspect outer sills, engine area and floor due to covers
unable to open boot
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres on 2mm of tread
front discs slightly pitted
intermittant fault with parking brake warning lamp
offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged
rear discs slightly warped
unable to fully inspect outer sills, engine area and floor due to covers
unable to open boot
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front plastic jacking point missing
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
unable to check underside of vehicle due to plastic floor and engine covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front tyres worn on edges, raised tread
engine/floor/sill covers fitted
small stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine/floor covers fitted
sill covers fitted
small stonechips to windscreen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KM03 LVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.
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