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KP03 XFC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,639 mi
Last recorded104,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

off side washer jet inoprative

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2025 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

off side washer jet inoprative

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

off side washer jet inoprative

Fail 8 Jun 2024 101,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 96,274 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 96,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,720 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 94,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill / engine and floor covers fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 93,271 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 93,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plate characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,434 miles

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 90,417 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 86,502 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 4 May 2016 86,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 May 2015 82,934 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tread depth low wearing inner and outer edge

rear brake pad visually low

Fail 12 May 2015 82,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tread depth low wearing inner and outer edge

rear brake pad visually low

Pass 20 May 2014 79,088 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn & stepped in tread

o/s/r indicator faded

stone chip in screen

Fail 20 May 2014 79,088 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn & stepped in tread

o/s/r indicator faded

stone chip in screen

Pass 21 May 2013 74,502 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

chips in windscreen

osr tyre slightly cracking

rear pads 55-60% worn

Pass 16 May 2012 69,813 miles

engine under tray fitted

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low/ inner edge worn

scratches to body panels

scuff marks to alloy rims

stone chip in screen

Fail 16 May 2012 69,813 miles

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)

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

engine under tray fitted

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low/ inner edge worn

scratches to body panels

scuff marks to alloy rims

stone chip in screen

Pass 18 May 2011 64,845 miles

alloy rims corroded

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

engine and gear box under trey fitted

service light on

stone chip on windscreen

wipers smiring

Pass 6 May 2010 58,148 miles

exhaust corroded

poor dampening to offside rear shock absorber

slight play in front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 50,943 miles

brake pad warning light on at time of test , signs of previous water leak around engine coolant bottle , kerb damage to alloy rims

Pass 20 May 2008 46,860 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 46,860 miles

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

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

alloy rims in poor conition , outer sills covered in plastic trim , stone chips in screen , braake hoses perrishing , o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge , n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2007 37,980 miles

** 205/55/16v **

all tyres perrished on side walls †rear tyres approching limits †tyres wearing on edges †stone chips in screen †engine under tray fitted

Fail 17 May 2007 37,980 miles

** 205/55/16v **

all tyres perrished on side walls †rear tyres approching limits †tyres wearing on edges †stone chips in screen †engine under tray fitted

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2006 25,496 miles

slight perrishing to various suspension bushes †front discs corroded/lipped/worn †raer pads worn low †slight damage to alloy rims †gear box wet with oil

Fail 23 May 2006 25,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight perrishing to various suspension bushes †front discs corroded/lipped/worn †raer pads worn low †slight damage to alloy rims †gear box wet with oil

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 XFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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