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KP03 VZK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 96,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats no in use at the time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,213 miles

Headlamp lenses faded.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,415 miles

Head lamp lenses faded.

Inspected in wet conditions.

undertrays preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,365 miles

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

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

rear no plate soom require replacement

Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear no plate soom require replacement

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,110 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,110 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,560 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,487 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,720 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,451 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

plastic under covers fitted

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 VZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

KP03 VZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is KP03 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 VZK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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