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KS03 LHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,852 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 106,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,760 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 97,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 82,432 miles

wiper blades worn

Fail 29 May 2012 82,430 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,689 miles

front pads worn

movement in nsf wheel bearing

osf seatbelt skagged

osr tyre worn

slight movement in both front drop links

Fail 1 Jun 2011 73,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

movement in nsf wheel bearing

osf seatbelt skagged

osr tyre worn

front pads worn

slight movement in both front drop links

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,127 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 63,127 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,759 miles

screw in n/side rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,762 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 LHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS03 LHX registered?

KS03 LHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KS03 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 LHX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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