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KU03 XGV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,421 mi
Last recorded152,421 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 152,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 152,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 148,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

slight leak at centre exhaust silencer

Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

slight leak at centre exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Feb 2017 142,842 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 136,157 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 136,157 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,431 miles

EML, engine worning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s Headlamp deteriorated light output and beam image poor

n/s front lower rear most suspension arm has close to excessive play in a ball joint

o/s Headlamp deteriorated light output and beam image poor

Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 112,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,678 miles

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 30 Mar 2012 101,678 miles

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

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 21 Mar 2012 101,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 92,386 miles

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

slight play both front wheels

Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,386 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight play both front wheels

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,088 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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KU03 XGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

KU03 XGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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