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KS03 OWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,227 mi
Last recorded153,227 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 153,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 143,611 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 122,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 117,036 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,797 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not check under car because plastic cover is fitted.and also in boot plostic cover is fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,448 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf nsf wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 71,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,671 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 OWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

KS03 OWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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