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KT03 HWC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,720 mi
Last recorded154,720 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 154,720 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 154,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 150,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 142,796 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 135,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 98,269 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,266 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,711 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 83,658 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)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,811 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,466 miles

Air bag warning light on

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 HWC 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 78.9%.

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 HWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT03 HWC registered?

KT03 HWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KT03 HWC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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