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KT03 BNV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,243 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 81,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 75,577 miles

N/S/F tyre is bold on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 75,577 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

MIL lamp illuminated

N/S/F tyre is bold on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,802 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 62,475 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 62,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2010 56,719 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 56,719 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,948 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,825 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,818 miles

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

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

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

front number plate mounting split

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to fittment of child seat

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,973 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 BNV 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 61.1%.

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 BNV, 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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KT03 BNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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