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KS03 ZGL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 151,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 137,555 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 137,555 miles

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

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 118,810 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,538 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 May 2015 99,522 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 94,808 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,934 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear brake pads very low

slight windscreen damage

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,306 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 86,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,966 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 70,964 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,436 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 ZGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

KS03 ZGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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