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2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,577 mi
Last recorded77,577 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s indicator not working continuously

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 74,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,871 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 67,871 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,451 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,451 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,435 miles

Front Tyres both perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 60,435 miles

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)

Eml Light on

Front Tyres both perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,116 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,633 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,515 miles

Chip in windscreen (Not A zone)

Front suspension castor arm bushes splitting

Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,100 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,609 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 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

KS03 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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