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KT03 HLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,502 mi
Last recorded93,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 93,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Prop shaft - front and rear dampers show signs of perishing

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,588 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Prop shaft - front and rear dampers show signs of perishing

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 87,234 miles

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to centre exhaust flange

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,797 miles

Corrosion to OSR spring

Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flanges

Corrosion to front discs

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,238 miles

suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 58,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,820 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,466 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken/adequately supported

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 23,357 miles

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

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

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 HLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HLJ, 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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KT03 HLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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