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KP03 WBN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 63,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Disc inner splash shield corroded and broken up

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall cracking around rim, outer wall has a deep cut / slit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 61,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 61,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 57,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 52,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,701 miles

Nearside wiper split.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 51,701 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside wiper split.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight patterns are dim on the limit

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,530 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing,Exhaust secure

Headlights becoming discouloured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 48,530 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing,Exhaust secure

Headlights becoming discouloured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,623 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,093 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,977 miles

Offside wiper rubber split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and perrishing between tread, advise recheck 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,333 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 40,324 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 37,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 35,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 33,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,164 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)

Fail 23 May 2011 31,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 27,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt buckle rivot missing

drivers seat belt guide broken

Fail 13 May 2009 24,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 24,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 21,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,053 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 WBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBN, 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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KP03 WBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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