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KT03 GZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,217 mi
Last recorded150,217 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 150,217 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 146,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,136 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 121,419 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes deteriorated/corrosion vehicle original design has plastic floor pans concealing 3/4l underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

front headlights have a mask tint overlay. this does not affect beam pattern

fuel pipes starting to deteriorate /corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes deteriorated/corrosion vehicle original design has plastic floor pans concealing 3/4l underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

front headlights have a mask tint overlay. this does not affect beam pattern

fuel pipes starting to deteriorate /corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,877 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 54,975 miles

front discs poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,158 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,030 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 GZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

KT03 GZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KT03 GZB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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