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KT03 JJV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,961 mi
Last recorded119,961 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 119,961 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 119,672 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,672 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 100,672 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,832 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,287 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,449 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine mil on

Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,518 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 64,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

deep cut around outer side wall n/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre worn around inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,906 miles

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

deep cut on side wall n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,906 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

deep cut on side wall n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,853 miles

deep cut on outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,066 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 39,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,095 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 JJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JJV, 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 JJV registered?

KT03 JJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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