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KT03 JLU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,421 mi
Last recorded156,421 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 156,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 156,407 miles

Emissions not tested engine has a misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 151,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 151,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (dunlop) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 145,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 136,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 128,606 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some rust in brake pipes.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 115,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,721 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,998 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,926 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 96,925 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle,engine appears to have chuffing sound under cover possible injector.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,222 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

travel on parking brake

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 30 Jun 2009 76,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

travel on parking brake

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,869 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,125 miles

grease boot on n/s/f lower suspension ram split

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 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 JLU, 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 JLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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