MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in both the front wheels
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play both front wheels
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KU03 XGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.
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