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KT03 NZE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,257 mi
Last recorded140,257 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 140,257 miles

drivers door mirror glass slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Jan 2012 110,002 miles

brake pipes starting to pit

engine management light on

front ball joints gaiters split

nick in front n/s front tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2012 111,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes starting to pit

engine management light on

front ball joints gaiters split

nick in front n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,599 miles

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

slight play from nearside front hub (poss wheel bearing)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 108,599 miles

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

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

slight play from nearside front hub (poss wheel bearing)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,110 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 92,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2008 85,677 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 79,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,279 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 NZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT03 NZE registered?

KT03 NZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KT03 NZE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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