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KT03 BHL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,052 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,575 miles

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2016 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,927 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 100,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,007 miles

steel brake pipes have some rust

Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

steel brake pipes have some rust

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,330 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,656 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 BHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KT03 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

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

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