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KP03 LBE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

two rear tyres wearing thin thread,hand (foot)shoes noisey.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

two rear tyres wearing thin thread,hand (foot)shoes noisey.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 104,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2011 155,020 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2011 155,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 150,667 miles

registration plates in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2009 139,844 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 139,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 109,601 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,420 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 66,905 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,780 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 LBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

KP03 LBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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