MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle has extensive corrosion at the rear
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear springs rusty
rear chassis corr/weak both sides
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear springs rusty
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
rear chassis corr/weak both sides
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
new brake disc and pads fitted to n/s/f but not o/s
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear arm inner bush (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
new brake disc and pads fitted to n/s/f but not o/s
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wiper blades starting to split
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
minor damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wiper blades starting to split
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
minor damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag fault
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air bag fault
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare wheel floor area missing but not affecting chassis area strength
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS03 LHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LHN, 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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KS03 LHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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