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KT03 BGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,080 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,364 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 104,364 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,862 miles

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

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

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

gear box oil leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,862 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gear box oil leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2014
Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 84,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,218 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,664 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 51,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,330 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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KT03 BGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KT03 BGY, 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 KT03 BGY registered?

KT03 BGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is KT03 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 BGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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