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KM03 XUZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,454 mi
Last recorded119,454 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2014 119,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 119,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,305 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 95,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,039 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 32,841 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 XUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

KM03 XUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is KM03 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 XUZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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