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KM03 MPF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 MPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 140,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,606 miles

HEAD LIGHT PATTENS POOR

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 25 Feb 2017 135,900 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,403 miles

Head light patterns poor

Play in suspension

Play in suspension bushs

Pass 21 Feb 2015 130,771 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

play in suspension

Pass 25 Feb 2014 122,866 miles

play in wheels

Pass 7 Dec 2013 122,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,545 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,776 miles

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

Sligh play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 92,452 miles

Front discs slightly worn

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 92,441 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,922 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,274 miles

All brake discs and pads worn

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,346 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,346 miles

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

Front discs worn.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,693 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 MPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MPF, 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 MPF registered?

KM03 MPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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