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KS03 EAS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,116 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle very dry and rusty underneath

Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,315 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,598 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 88,598 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn and tread cracking (year 2007) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perishing (year 2008) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

glow plug warning light on

Fail 8 Dec 2020 80,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 60 not 65 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

glow plug warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 77,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,107 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,227 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,884 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,570 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 51,560 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,396 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,537 miles

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear tyre valves perished

nearside rear coil spring broken, though still functioning as intended.

offside rear coil spring broken, though still functioning as intended.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear tyre valves perished

nearside rear coil spring broken, though still functioning as intended.

offside rear coil spring broken, though still functioning as intended.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,691 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,465 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 29,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,984 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,155 miles

both rear tryres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,611 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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KS03 EAS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KS03 EAS, 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 KS03 EAS registered?

KS03 EAS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is KS03 EAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 EAS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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