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KP03 VZU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 VZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,009 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges of tread

centre exhaust joint is in poorcondition

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2017 133,009 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front by front fog lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre joint and injectors (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,465 miles

indicater switch slightly faulty but operating ok

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,008 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 109,005 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,485 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,412 miles

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

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,147 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,227 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 VZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

KP03 VZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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