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KT03 HWP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,383 mi
Last recorded138,383 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 138,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 129,793 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 129,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 124,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 116,195 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,744 miles

plastic under trays fitted could view

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,729 miles

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

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

off side rear passenger door does not open from out side

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,264 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,033 miles

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

offside rear door does not open from the outside

Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,033 miles

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

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

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

offside rear door does not open from the outside

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,418 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,786 miles

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 HWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

KT03 HWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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