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KT03 JWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 139,493 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 139,490 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,726 miles

Front and rear discs slightly lipped

Fail 20 Dec 2016 132,723 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre to rear section mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,394 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 119,166 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light staying on

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,761 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covering underbody panelling and both outer sill panels

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covering underbody panelling and both outer sill panels

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,673 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,500 miles

full underbody tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

plastic covering entire underbody

Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,032 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 JWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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