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KT03 BHY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,966 mi
Last recorded118,966 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,966 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 118,966 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 106,473 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 101,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 88,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,598 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,738 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,368 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 67,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,943 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 BHY 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 88.9%.

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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

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

Is KT03 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 BHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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