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KM03 OJB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,651 mi
Last recorded109,651 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,651 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,425 miles

Centre exhaust hanging bracket broken, exhaust still adequately supported.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 102,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre exhaust hanging bracket broken, exhaust still adequately supported.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 95,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,691 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 102,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 102,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

KM03 OJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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