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KT03 GXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,505 mi
Last recorded123,505 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 123,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,301 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

front rear number plates poor condition

nsf lower inner arm bushes worn perished

Fail 2 Jun 2018 115,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment unable to check suspension fully (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

front rear number plates poor condition

nsf lower inner arm bushes worn perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,405 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 112,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,074 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 112,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,620 miles

General corrosion to running gear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 102,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

General corrosion to running gear

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,403 miles

eng man light on

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

eng man light on

service overdue ??????

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,090 miles

eng man light on

service lights on

Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warnimg light on

eng man light on

hand brake warning light sticking on

service lights on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,399 miles

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

engine light on dashboard

slight play suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2012 90,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on dashboard

slight play suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,779 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,603 miles

power steering pump noisey

Fail 24 Oct 2009 79,545 miles

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,894 miles

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

noise from p a s pump

Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,894 miles

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

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

noise from p a s pump

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,701 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 GXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

KT03 GXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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