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KM03 OHV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,286 mi
Last recorded87,286 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,286 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Aluminium leading arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Both front headlamps only just make out projected beam image required for mot test standards.

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Aluminium leading arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 86,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 86,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,053 miles

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

parking brake only just passed (18%)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corroded] inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,991 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,886 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 59,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 41,696 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,507 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,107 miles

both front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread

Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,107 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,385 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 OHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM03 OHV registered?

KM03 OHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is KM03 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 OHV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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