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KS03 OXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,466 mi
Last recorded162,466 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 162,466 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of brake pipes etc

Fail 4 Jan 2018 162,460 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (yellow marked) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays preventing full inspection of brake pipes etc

Pass 17 Oct 2016 159,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 152,565 miles

Front disc liped

Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 135,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes due to vehicle consruction

Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes due to vehicle consruction

Pass 7 Sep 2012 126,179 miles

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 126,174 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 116,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 106,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

offside front foglight damaged and insercure

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 57,442 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,078 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 OXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

KS03 OXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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