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KT03 JWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,142 mi
Last recorded152,142 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 152,142 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 152,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 147,202 miles

front brake discs worn on inner surface

general underside corrosion

nearside mirror indicator slightly damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2019 147,202 miles

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

front brake discs worn on inner surface

general underside corrosion

nearside mirror indicator slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 141,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 141,236 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted lining detatched (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 133,406 miles

front offside tyre slightly cracked

suspect minor exhaust leak at front above under trays

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

front offside tyre slightly cracked

suspect minor exhaust leak at front above under trays

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,079 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2016 126,079 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,503 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 117,503 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,937 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,437 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 84,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F mirror glass has fault with anti-dazzle system,however does not effect driver's view of the road behind them.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,487 miles

N/S/F wiper blade starting to split

O/S/F mirror glass discoloured not affecting driver's visability to the rear.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,531 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers being fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,408 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 JWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

KT03 JWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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