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KU03 VKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,334 mi
Last recorded110,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 VKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,049 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 67,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,129 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,827 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,222 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,697 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s stop light lens damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,920 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 30,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KU03 VKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KU03 VKZ, 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 KU03 VKZ registered?

KU03 VKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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