MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.80, actual recorded 1.91 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside and nearside (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
glow plug light illuminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has slight damaged to outer side wall
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle has engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay
Vehicle has under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Vehicle is displaying a fault with the glow plugs
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has slight damaged to outer side wall
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle has engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay
Vehicle has under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Vehicle is displaying a fault with the glow plugs
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KO03 EKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 KO03 EKG, 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 EKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.
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