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KO03 DWM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,319 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 100,318 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 75,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,340 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,536 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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KO03 DWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KO03 DWM, 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 KO03 DWM registered?

KO03 DWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is KO03 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO03 DWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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