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KS03 HFP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 HFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Arm Bush Perished

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,501 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill and floor covers fitted .

rear sub frame starting to corrode needs good oil spray before winter to help.

Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic sill and floor covers fitted .

rear sub frame starting to corrode needs good oil spray before winter to help.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,309 miles

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

Nearside side reapeater in wing mirror has some bulbs not working 50%still working at time of test

Offside Rear anti roll bar link lower bush deteriorated no excessive movement at time of test

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated not affecting beam image at time of test

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

Fail 28 Jul 2021 99,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side reapeater in wing mirror has some bulbs not working 50%still working at time of test

Offside Rear anti roll bar link lower bush deteriorated no excessive movement at time of test

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated not affecting beam image at time of test

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

large sections of underside covered in plastic panels

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked no cords visible at time of test

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked no cords visible at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,212 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing and cracking in tread

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,210 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre perishing and cracking in tread

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,743 miles

both front head light lenses deteriorating

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,215 miles

rear brake pads getting low low.

under body corroding.

wheel arches corroding no sharp edges.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,193 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low low.

under body corroding.

wheel arches corroding no sharp edges.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,961 miles

both front tyres perishing side walls

rear brake pads getting low

under body and wheel arches starting to corrode. no sharp edges on arches.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wipers perishing and starting to smear screen

rear brake pads getting low

under body and wheel arches starting to corrode. no sharp edges on arches.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,867 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,095 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,874 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 HFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

KS03 HFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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