MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 rear exhaust mount adrift
Both front lower arm bushes perished
Brake pipes are surface corroded
Engine management light on
Front brake pads are corroded
Rear exhaust bracket is heavily corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small chip to screen
Under body has some surface corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gear box oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
gear box oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rubbing sound from rear park brakes (inboard shoes)
slight knock from front suspension when driving on to roller brake tester
Possible rear brake faults
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
accident damage to o/s/f
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
accident damage to nearside front
engine manegament light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate slightly discolourd
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear number plate slightly discolourd
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front discs and pads getting low
Front tyres wearing on edges
Right hand front tyre slight cut on outer wall
adv slight play in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS03 LHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?
KS03 LHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.
Is KS03 LHM safe to buy?
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