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KM03 XTX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 83,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 78,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,284 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 65,722 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 65,720 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 64,006 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 64,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 62,225 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,616 miles

advise handbrake noisy when appied

advise rear pads wearing

Pass 31 May 2012 50,408 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 50,408 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 46,553 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 41,016 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 344,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,231 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 XTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

KM03 XTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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