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KT03 GXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 GXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive camshaft cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 53,047 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive camshaft cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 47,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,178 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,582 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,407 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 35,407 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,328 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,774 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,770 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,014 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 27,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,643 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 24,643 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,584 miles

ADVICE † bolth rear will soon need replacment.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,893 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 GXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

KT03 GXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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