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KM03 VHG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,773 mi
Last recorded163,773 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 VHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 163,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 158,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,470 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,175 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 149,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 149,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 139,626 miles

BOTH O/S AND N/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN NEAR TO LIMITS

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

O/S/R TYRE NEARING LIMTS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Nov 2011 137,582 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2010 124,113 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 113,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 99,429 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GEETING LOW

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 19 Nov 2008 99,244 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GEETING LOW

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 65,040 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 VHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

KM03 VHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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