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KS03 KGX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,685 mi
Last recorded139,685 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 139,685 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 136,870 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 136,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 133,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 127,639 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 127,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,031 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,447 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 107,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,266 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 96,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,447 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,442 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake shoes scraping

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

v.slight play in both front wheel brgs

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,942 miles

centre exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 69,863 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre edge nearing limit

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,821 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 KGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

KS03 KGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KS03 KGX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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