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KP03 TXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 134,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,454 miles

Engine covers, under-tray and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,444 miles

Direction indicators not working Lamps only flash three times then stop. (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under-tray and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 16,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,598 miles

Front brake discs starting to pit

Rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,117 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 43,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wiperblades worn

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,321 miles

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 TXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXB, 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

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What year was KP03 TXB registered?

KP03 TXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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