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KP03 SZN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 SZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 94,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pads

Fail 3 Mar 2020 93,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipes and hoses deteriorated

rear exhaust system hanger broken

Fail 21 Feb 2019 90,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipes and hoses deteriorated

rear exhaust system hanger broken

undertray loose

Pass 3 Mar 2018
Fail 1 Mar 2018

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Tracking advised

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,215 miles

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

indicator stalk worn

Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

indicator stalk worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade deteriorated (split)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower (rear) suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

direction indicators switch deteriorated

eml on

nearside rear door cannot be opened fron inside the vehicle

offside rear tyre deteriorated 2056015

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,853 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 69,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,437 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 41,291 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 SZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KP03 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

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

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