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KT03 HKG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

235,168 mi
Last recorded235,168 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 235,168 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 232,866 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 232,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 227,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 227,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 220,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 213,209 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 213,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 200,533 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 186,369 miles

all 4 wheel bearings slight play-rear x2 links and rear x2 d buhses slight play-all brake pipes surface rust

Pass 1 Oct 2013 181,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 154,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,940 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 115,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 106,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,969 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 9 Mar 2007 65,771 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 65,771 miles

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

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 HKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HKG, 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 HKG registered?

KT03 HKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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