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KP03 XFK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,509 mi
Last recorded70,509 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,199 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 69,199 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,296 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,597 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,488 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 32,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,406 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,353 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,506 miles

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

Rear number plate has dirt ingress.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,307 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 XFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

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

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