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KS03 KGP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,545 mi
Last recorded107,545 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn more than O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 107,545 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn more than O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,161 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake travel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,115 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 102,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,736 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 94,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,451 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW (2.5MM)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,492 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW (2.5MM)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,698 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to O/S & N/S rear brake pipes .

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,770 miles

UDERSIDE RESTRICTED INSPECTION DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,275 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake pipe to hose corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,737 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake pipe to hose corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,073 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,116 miles

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

nearside rear tyre below limit on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,591 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,589 miles

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

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 KGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KS03 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

KS03 KGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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