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KT03 JKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,853 mi
Last recorded83,853 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,652 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,298 miles

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2009 60,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,917 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 JKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KT03 JKZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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