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KT03 GXW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,701 mi
Last recorded144,701 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 GXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 144,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indecator stalk slightly insecure

n/s front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

Pass 16 Dec 2009 127,785 miles

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

aroma of fuel under bonnet but nothing visible due to plastic covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,543 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 95,543 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 73,649 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,077 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 49,077 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn †

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 GXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

KT03 GXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is KT03 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 GXW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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