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KT03 HXY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,890 mi
Last recorded225,890 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 225,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 225,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect fuzzy image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort too tight, losen brake shoe. (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect as above (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort too loose, need shoes adjusting (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 170,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 198,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 186,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 186,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 163,142 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 163,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 144,530 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

both sides front disc(s) slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 126,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 126,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 109,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 109,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 82,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,344 miles

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

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

wheel aligment (tracking) check due to tyre wear on front

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 HXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HXY, 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 HXY registered?

KT03 HXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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