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KT03 JKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,872 mi
Last recorded162,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 162,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside

Fail 13 Jul 2024 162,867 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside

Pass 15 Jul 2023 157,618 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside / recommend polishing headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside *front arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in wheel Nearside + Offside

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Jul 2023 157,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside / recommend polishing headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside *front arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in wheel Nearside + Offside

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2022 152,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wings corroded Nearside + Offside

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension components corroded + bushes deteriorated

Under-trays/Engine cover /sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2021 148,645 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 148,645 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 145,679 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 141,559 miles

Near side indicator on mirror slightly damage

Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear anti roll bar corroded

front light lenses dirty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,159 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

near side rear wheel arch corrodede

Fail 6 Jul 2018 134,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

near side rear wheel arch corrodede

Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,302 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 127,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,141 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 115,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2014 111,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,173 miles

Child Seat fitted, Nearside Rear,Visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Park brake warning lamp faulty (stays on) requires attention.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child Seat fitted, Nearside Rear,Visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Park brake warning lamp faulty (stays on) requires attention.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake release warning operating on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2012 99,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake release warning operating on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,615 miles

instument panel shows mutiple faults

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,962 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,876 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 JKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JKE, 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 JKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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