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KO03 EDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,951 mi
Last recorded66,951 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,951 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 66,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod lock nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 33,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,797 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 31,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 31,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 31,489 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full underside stone chipped/undersealed various items and brake pipes not inspected

Pass 9 Dec 2019 29,204 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces causing slight fluctuation

Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,548 miles

both front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 18 Dec 2017 26,046 miles

rear suspension arms,front shock outer casing,calipers and rear brake hose feroules rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,983 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,277 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 24,277 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 10,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,177 miles

footbrake travel slightly high

Pass 21 Aug 2007 4,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 2,332 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 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EDL, 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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KO03 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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