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KT03 JXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,408 mi
Last recorded124,408 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 JXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 116,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 112,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,105 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 105,017 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 102,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 97,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 94,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 89,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,647 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,755 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,373 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 JXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

KT03 JXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KT03 JXK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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