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KM03 MLX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,338 mi
Last recorded150,338 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 150,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,915 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn

Fail 9 Mar 2017 137,915 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 5 Mar 2016 129,450 miles

full under trays

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,439 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,991 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 20 Mar 2009 53,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 43,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,805 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Water in o/s/f fog lamp

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 MLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

KM03 MLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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