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KM03 XVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,139 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 77,139 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,093 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 56,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,615 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,263 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 XVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

Is KM03 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 XVJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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