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KM03 NHP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 120,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 120,651 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,008 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs worn but not to excess

Fail 11 Aug 2012 113,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs worn but not to excess

Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 93,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 84,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,302 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 75,302 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 67,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 61,807 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 NHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NHP, 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 NHP registered?

KM03 NHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is KM03 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 NHP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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