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KP03 OJM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,063 mi
Last recorded223,063 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 223,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 210,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 207,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 203,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 199,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 193,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 190,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 190,119 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2013 190,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2012 163,765 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 163,159 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 136,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 99,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 61,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,535 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 OJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

KP03 OJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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