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KP03 BWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,800 mi
Last recorded121,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 BWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 117,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 102,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 102,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,821 miles

front and rear number plate poor condition

rear shocks very bouncy

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,690 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s front tyre flat

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s mirror damaged

o/s front tyre flat

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,588 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight distortion to front discs

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,830 miles

both front (upper) lower suspension arm (inner) bushes showing signs of wear

indicator dipswitch poor condition

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,646 miles

damage to n/s front tyre no canvass showing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,783 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,955 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyre inner and outer edges wearing/worn

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (no canvass visible).

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,500 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,653 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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KP03 BWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KP03 BWJ, 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 KP03 BWJ registered?

KP03 BWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is KP03 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 BWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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