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KT03 KTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,129 mi
Last recorded129,129 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 KTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 129,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 129,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 124,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 115,999 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 20 May 2013 115,999 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 25 May 2012 102,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,339 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,327 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,589 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 KTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

KT03 KTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KT03 KTJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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