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KP03 SZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 SZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,618 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm & cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,618 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm & cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,577 miles

Nearside front tyre has age cracks

Nearside rear tyre has age cracks

Offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,101 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,228 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,052 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,134 miles

slight lipping to both front brake discs

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,689 miles

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

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 SZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP03 SZL?

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What year was KP03 SZL registered?

KP03 SZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is KP03 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 SZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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