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KT03 GXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

221,233 mi
Last recorded221,233 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 221,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (7.1.2)

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% n/s front and o/s front damaged and repaired (1.4.A.2d)

front head lamp clouded

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 220,732 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (7.1.2)

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% n/s front and o/s front damaged and repaired (1.4.A.2d)

front head lamp clouded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 204,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 204,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 151,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 201,071 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 186,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 186,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 177,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 177,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON ????

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 171,024 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 170,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 161,957 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 161,855 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 155,481 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 155,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 128,200 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 128,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 76,568 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

KT03 GXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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